Finding the Third Proportional to 107,756 and 234,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,756 and 234,394 is: 509,860.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,756 : 234,394 = 234,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,756/234,394 = 234,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,756x = 234,394 × 234,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,756x = 54,940,547,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,940,547,236/107,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,860.68
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