Finding the Third Proportional to 107,385 and 232,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,385 and 232,470 is: 503,257.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,385 : 232,470 = 232,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,385/232,470 = 232,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,385x = 232,470 × 232,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,385x = 54,042,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,042,300,900/107,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,257.45
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