Finding the Third Proportional to 107,425 and 236,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,425 and 236,301 is: 519,787.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,425 : 236,301 = 236,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,425/236,301 = 236,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,425x = 236,301 × 236,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,425x = 55,838,162,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,838,162,601/107,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,787.41
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