Finding the Third Proportional to 107,488 and 233,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,488 and 233,382 is: 506,727.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,488 : 233,382 = 233,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,488/233,382 = 233,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,488x = 233,382 × 233,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,488x = 54,467,157,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,467,157,924/107,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,727.80
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