Finding the Third Proportional to 101,692 and 237,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,692 and 237,552 is: 554,920.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,692 : 237,552 = 237,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,692/237,552 = 237,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,692x = 237,552 × 237,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,692x = 56,430,952,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,430,952,704/101,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,920.28
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