Finding the Third Proportional to 107,356 and 235,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,356 and 235,952 is: 518,586.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,356 : 235,952 = 235,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,356/235,952 = 235,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,356x = 235,952 × 235,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,356x = 55,673,346,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,673,346,304/107,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,586.26
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