Finding the Third Proportional to 107,436 and 236,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,436 and 236,316 is: 519,800.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,436 : 236,316 = 236,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,436/236,316 = 236,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,436x = 236,316 × 236,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,436x = 55,845,251,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,845,251,856/107,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,800.18
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