Finding the Third Proportional to 107,592 and 234,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,592 and 234,867 is: 512,700.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,592 : 234,867 = 234,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,592/234,867 = 234,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,592x = 234,867 × 234,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,592x = 55,162,507,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,162,507,689/107,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,700.83
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