Finding the Third Proportional to 107,332 and 235,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,332 and 235,808 is: 518,069.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,332 : 235,808 = 235,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,332/235,808 = 235,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,332x = 235,808 × 235,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,332x = 55,605,412,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,605,412,864/107,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,069.29
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