Finding the Third Proportional to 107,705 and 236,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,705 and 236,800 is: 520,628.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,705 : 236,800 = 236,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,705/236,800 = 236,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,705x = 236,800 × 236,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,705x = 56,074,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,074,240,000/107,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,628.01
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