Finding the Third Proportional to 106,536 and 233,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,536 and 233,112 is: 510,073.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,536 : 233,112 = 233,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,536/233,112 = 233,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,536x = 233,112 × 233,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,536x = 54,341,204,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,341,204,544/106,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,073.63
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