Finding the Third Proportional to 107,354 and 233,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,354 and 233,161 is: 506,399.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,354 : 233,161 = 233,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,354/233,161 = 233,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,354x = 233,161 × 233,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,354x = 54,364,051,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,364,051,921/107,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,399.87
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