Finding the Third Proportional to 106,642 and 233,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,642 and 233,372 is: 510,703.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,642 : 233,372 = 233,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,642/233,372 = 233,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,642x = 233,372 × 233,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,642x = 54,462,490,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,462,490,384/106,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,703.95
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