Finding the Third Proportional to 107,353 and 235,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,353 and 235,946 is: 518,574.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,353 : 235,946 = 235,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,353/235,946 = 235,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,353x = 235,946 × 235,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,353x = 55,670,514,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,670,514,916/107,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,574.38
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