Finding the Third Proportional to 107,658 and 233,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,658 and 233,976 is: 508,506.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,658 : 233,976 = 233,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,658/233,976 = 233,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,658x = 233,976 × 233,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,658x = 54,744,768,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,744,768,576/107,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,506.28
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