Finding the Third Proportional to 107,466 and 233,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,466 and 233,964 is: 509,362.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,466 : 233,964 = 233,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,466/233,964 = 233,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,466x = 233,964 × 233,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,466x = 54,739,153,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,739,153,296/107,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,362.53
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