Finding the Third Proportional to 107,772 and 232,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,772 and 232,752 is: 502,667.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,772 : 232,752 = 232,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,772/232,752 = 232,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,772x = 232,752 × 232,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,772x = 54,173,493,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,173,493,504/107,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,667.61
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