Finding the Third Proportional to 107,446 and 234,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,446 and 234,574 is: 512,117.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,446 : 234,574 = 234,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,446/234,574 = 234,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,446x = 234,574 × 234,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,446x = 55,024,961,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,024,961,476/107,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,117.36
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