Finding the Third Proportional to 105,650 and 232,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,650 and 232,036 is: 509,613.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,650 : 232,036 = 232,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,650/232,036 = 232,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,650x = 232,036 × 232,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,650x = 53,840,705,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,840,705,296/105,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,613.87
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