Finding the Third Proportional to 104,714 and 232,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,714 and 232,648 is: 516,884.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,714 : 232,648 = 232,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,714/232,648 = 232,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,714x = 232,648 × 232,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,714x = 54,125,091,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,125,091,904/104,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,884.96
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