Finding the Third Proportional to 107,775 and 234,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,775 and 234,852 is: 511,764.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,775 : 234,852 = 234,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,775/234,852 = 234,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,775x = 234,852 × 234,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,775x = 55,155,461,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,155,461,904/107,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,764.90
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