Finding the Third Proportional to 106,550 and 233,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,550 and 233,836 is: 513,179.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,550 : 233,836 = 233,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,550/233,836 = 233,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,550x = 233,836 × 233,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,550x = 54,679,274,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,679,274,896/106,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,179.49
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