Finding the Third Proportional to 107,568 and 236,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,568 and 236,366 is: 519,382.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,568 : 236,366 = 236,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,568/236,366 = 236,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,568x = 236,366 × 236,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,568x = 55,868,885,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,868,885,956/107,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,382.03
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