Finding the Third Proportional to 105,891 and 232,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,891 and 232,518 is: 510,568.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,891 : 232,518 = 232,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,891/232,518 = 232,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,891x = 232,518 × 232,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,891x = 54,064,620,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,064,620,324/105,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,568.61
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