Finding the Third Proportional to 107,182 and 232,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,182 and 232,810 is: 505,686.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,182 : 232,810 = 232,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,182/232,810 = 232,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,182x = 232,810 × 232,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,182x = 54,200,496,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,200,496,100/107,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,686.55
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