Finding the Third Proportional to 107,754 and 235,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,754 and 235,572 is: 515,007.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,754 : 235,572 = 235,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,754/235,572 = 235,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,754x = 235,572 × 235,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,754x = 55,494,167,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,494,167,184/107,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,007.96
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