Finding the Third Proportional to 106,302 and 233,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,302 and 233,338 is: 512,188.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,302 : 233,338 = 233,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,302/233,338 = 233,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,302x = 233,338 × 233,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,302x = 54,446,622,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,446,622,244/106,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,188.13
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