Finding the Third Proportional to 101,688 and 237,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,688 and 237,546 is: 554,914.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,688 : 237,546 = 237,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,688/237,546 = 237,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,688x = 237,546 × 237,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,688x = 56,428,102,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,428,102,116/101,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,914.07
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