Finding the Third Proportional to 106,668 and 233,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,668 and 233,424 is: 510,807.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,668 : 233,424 = 233,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,668/233,424 = 233,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,668x = 233,424 × 233,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,668x = 54,486,763,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,486,763,776/106,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,807.03
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