Finding the Third Proportional to 107,238 and 232,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,238 and 232,908 is: 505,848.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,238 : 232,908 = 232,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,238/232,908 = 232,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,238x = 232,908 × 232,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,238x = 54,246,136,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,246,136,464/107,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,848.08
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