Finding the Third Proportional to 107,130 and 235,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,130 and 235,446 is: 517,453.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,130 : 235,446 = 235,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,130/235,446 = 235,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,130x = 235,446 × 235,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,130x = 55,434,818,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,434,818,916/107,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,453.74
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