Finding the Third Proportional to 107,642 and 233,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,642 and 233,428 is: 506,202.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,642 : 233,428 = 233,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,642/233,428 = 233,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,642x = 233,428 × 233,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,642x = 54,488,631,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,488,631,184/107,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,202.33
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