Finding the Third Proportional to 106,556 and 236,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,556 and 236,760 is: 526,064.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,556 : 236,760 = 236,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,556/236,760 = 236,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,556x = 236,760 × 236,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,556x = 56,055,297,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,055,297,600/106,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,064.21
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