Finding the Third Proportional to 107,179 and 232,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,179 and 232,805 is: 505,678.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,179 : 232,805 = 232,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,179/232,805 = 232,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,179x = 232,805 × 232,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,179x = 54,198,168,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,198,168,025/107,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,678.99
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