Finding the Third Proportional to 107,362 and 235,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,362 and 235,964 is: 518,610.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,362 : 235,964 = 235,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,362/235,964 = 235,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,362x = 235,964 × 235,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,362x = 55,679,009,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,679,009,296/107,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,610.02
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