Finding the Third Proportional to 107,784 and 232,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,784 and 232,776 is: 502,715.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,784 : 232,776 = 232,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,784/232,776 = 232,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,784x = 232,776 × 232,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,784x = 54,184,666,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,184,666,176/107,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,715.30
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