Finding the Third Proportional to 106,554 and 236,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,554 and 236,756 is: 526,056.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,554 : 236,756 = 236,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,554/236,756 = 236,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,554x = 236,756 × 236,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,554x = 56,053,403,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,053,403,536/106,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,056.31
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