Finding the Third Proportional to 106,004 and 235,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,004 and 235,336 is: 522,461.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,004 : 235,336 = 235,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,004/235,336 = 235,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,004x = 235,336 × 235,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,004x = 55,383,032,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,383,032,896/106,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,461.73
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