Finding the Third Proportional to 106,344 and 233,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,344 and 233,653 is: 513,369.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,344 : 233,653 = 233,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,344/233,653 = 233,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,344x = 233,653 × 233,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,344x = 54,593,724,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,593,724,409/106,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,369.11
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