Finding the Third Proportional to 107,757 and 234,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,757 and 234,396 is: 509,864.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,757 : 234,396 = 234,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,757/234,396 = 234,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,757x = 234,396 × 234,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,757x = 54,941,484,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,941,484,816/107,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,864.65
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