Finding the Third Proportional to 105,918 and 232,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,918 and 232,825 is: 511,787.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,918 : 232,825 = 232,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,918/232,825 = 232,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,918x = 232,825 × 232,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,918x = 54,207,480,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,207,480,625/105,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,787.24
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