Finding the Third Proportional to 107,476 and 232,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,476 and 232,464 is: 502,805.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,476 : 232,464 = 232,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,476/232,464 = 232,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,476x = 232,464 × 232,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,476x = 54,039,511,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,039,511,296/107,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,805.38
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