Finding the Third Proportional to 106,569 and 235,369.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,569 and 235,369.50 is: 519,839.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,569 : 235,369.50 = 235,369.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,569/235,369.50 = 235,369.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,569x = 235,369.50 × 235,369.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,569x = 55,398,801,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,398,801,530.25/106,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,839.74
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