Finding the Third Proportional to 107,510 and 235,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,510 and 235,478 is: 515,764.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,510 : 235,478 = 235,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,510/235,478 = 235,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,510x = 235,478 × 235,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,510x = 55,449,888,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,449,888,484/107,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,764.94
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