Finding the Third Proportional to 107,742 and 236,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,742 and 236,058 is: 517,192.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,742 : 236,058 = 236,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,742/236,058 = 236,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,742x = 236,058 × 236,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,742x = 55,723,379,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,723,379,364/107,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,192.73
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