Finding the Third Proportional to 107,392 and 232,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,392 and 232,483 is: 503,280.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,392 : 232,483 = 232,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,392/232,483 = 232,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,392x = 232,483 × 232,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,392x = 54,048,345,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,048,345,289/107,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,280.93
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