Finding the Third Proportional to 107,181 and 232,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,181 and 232,809 is: 505,686.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,181 : 232,809 = 232,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,181/232,809 = 232,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,181x = 232,809 × 232,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,181x = 54,200,030,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,200,030,481/107,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,686.93
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