Finding the Third Proportional to 106,548 and 233,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,548 and 233,832 is: 513,171.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,548 : 233,832 = 233,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,548/233,832 = 233,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,548x = 233,832 × 233,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,548x = 54,677,404,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,677,404,224/106,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,171.57
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