Finding the Third Proportional to 107,322 and 235,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,322 and 235,788 is: 518,029.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,322 : 235,788 = 235,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,322/235,788 = 235,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,322x = 235,788 × 235,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,322x = 55,595,980,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,595,980,944/107,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,029.68
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