Finding the Third Proportional to 107,153 and 235,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,153 and 235,460 is: 517,404.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,153 : 235,460 = 235,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,153/235,460 = 235,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,153x = 235,460 × 235,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,153x = 55,441,411,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,441,411,600/107,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,404.19
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