Finding the Third Proportional to 107,572 and 236,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,572 and 236,376 is: 519,406.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,572 : 236,376 = 236,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,572/236,376 = 236,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,572x = 236,376 × 236,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,572x = 55,873,613,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,873,613,376/107,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,406.66
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