Finding the Third Proportional to 107,260 and 235,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,260 and 235,525 is: 517,173.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,260 : 235,525 = 235,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,260/235,525 = 235,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,260x = 235,525 × 235,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,260x = 55,472,025,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,472,025,625/107,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,173.46
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