Finding the Third Proportional to 107,376 and 235,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,376 and 235,992 is: 518,665.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,376 : 235,992 = 235,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,376/235,992 = 235,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,376x = 235,992 × 235,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,376x = 55,692,224,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,692,224,064/107,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,665.48
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