Finding the Third Proportional to 107,370 and 235,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,370 and 235,980 is: 518,641.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,370 : 235,980 = 235,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,370/235,980 = 235,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,370x = 235,980 × 235,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,370x = 55,686,560,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,686,560,400/107,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,641.71
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