Finding the Third Proportional to 107,674 and 235,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,674 and 235,858 is: 516,642.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,674 : 235,858 = 235,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,674/235,858 = 235,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,674x = 235,858 × 235,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,674x = 55,628,996,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,628,996,164/107,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,642.79
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