Finding the Third Proportional to 107,472 and 234,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,472 and 234,372 is: 511,112.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,472 : 234,372 = 234,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,472/234,372 = 234,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,472x = 234,372 × 234,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,472x = 54,930,234,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,930,234,384/107,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,112.05
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