Finding the Third Proportional to 107,172 and 235,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,172 and 235,363 is: 516,886.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,172 : 235,363 = 235,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,172/235,363 = 235,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,172x = 235,363 × 235,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,172x = 55,395,741,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,395,741,769/107,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,886.33
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