Finding the Third Proportional to 107,340 and 233,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,340 and 233,130 is: 506,331.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,340 : 233,130 = 233,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,340/233,130 = 233,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,340x = 233,130 × 233,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,340x = 54,349,596,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,349,596,900/107,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,331.25
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