Finding the Third Proportional to 107,760 and 235,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,760 and 235,583 is: 515,027.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,760 : 235,583 = 235,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,760/235,583 = 235,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,760x = 235,583 × 235,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,760x = 55,499,349,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,499,349,889/107,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,027.37
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