Finding the Third Proportional to 106,276 and 235,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,276 and 235,880 is: 523,536.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,276 : 235,880 = 235,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,276/235,880 = 235,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,276x = 235,880 × 235,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,276x = 55,639,374,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,639,374,400/106,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,536.59
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