Finding the Third Proportional to 106,554 and 233,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,554 and 233,844 is: 513,195.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,554 : 233,844 = 233,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,554/233,844 = 233,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,554x = 233,844 × 233,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,554x = 54,683,016,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,683,016,336/106,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,195.34
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