Finding the Third Proportional to 107,218 and 235,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,218 and 235,606 is: 517,731.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,218 : 235,606 = 235,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,218/235,606 = 235,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,218x = 235,606 × 235,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,218x = 55,510,187,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,510,187,236/107,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,731.98
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