Finding the Third Proportional to 106,821 and 233,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,821 and 233,493 is: 510,377.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,821 : 233,493 = 233,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,821/233,493 = 233,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,821x = 233,493 × 233,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,821x = 54,518,981,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,518,981,049/106,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,377.00
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