Finding the Third Proportional to 106,192 and 232,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,192 and 232,776 is: 510,251.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,192 : 232,776 = 232,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,192/232,776 = 232,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,192x = 232,776 × 232,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,192x = 54,184,666,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,184,666,176/106,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,251.87
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