Finding the Third Proportional to 106,600 and 234,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,600 and 234,664 is: 516,577.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,600 : 234,664 = 234,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,600/234,664 = 234,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,600x = 234,664 × 234,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,600x = 55,067,192,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,067,192,896/106,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,577.79
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