Finding the Third Proportional to 101,580 and 235,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,580 and 235,126 is: 544,243.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,580 : 235,126 = 235,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,580/235,126 = 235,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,580x = 235,126 × 235,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,580x = 55,284,235,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,284,235,876/101,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,243.31
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