Finding the Third Proportional to 107,782 and 232,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,782 and 232,772 is: 502,707.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,782 : 232,772 = 232,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,782/232,772 = 232,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,782x = 232,772 × 232,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,782x = 54,182,803,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,182,803,984/107,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,707.35
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