Finding the Third Proportional to 106,552 and 236,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,552 and 236,752 is: 526,048.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,552 : 236,752 = 236,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,552/236,752 = 236,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,552x = 236,752 × 236,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,552x = 56,051,509,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,051,509,504/106,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,048.40
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