Finding the Third Proportional to 107,778 and 234,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,778 and 234,210 is: 508,956.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,778 : 234,210 = 234,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,778/234,210 = 234,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,778x = 234,210 × 234,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,778x = 54,854,324,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,854,324,100/107,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,956.60
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