Finding the Third Proportional to 106,900 and 232,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,900 and 232,016 is: 503,568.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,900 : 232,016 = 232,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,900/232,016 = 232,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,900x = 232,016 × 232,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,900x = 53,831,424,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,831,424,256/106,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,568.05
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