Finding the Third Proportional to 107,444 and 234,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,444 and 234,146 is: 510,259.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,444 : 234,146 = 234,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,444/234,146 = 234,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,444x = 234,146 × 234,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,444x = 54,824,349,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,824,349,316/107,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,259.76
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