Finding the Third Proportional to 105,127 and 236,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,127 and 236,572 is: 532,368.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,127 : 236,572 = 236,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,127/236,572 = 236,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,127x = 236,572 × 236,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,127x = 55,966,311,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,966,311,184/105,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,368.57
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