Finding the Third Proportional to 107,792 and 232,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,792 and 232,792 is: 502,747.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,792 : 232,792 = 232,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,792/232,792 = 232,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,792x = 232,792 × 232,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,792x = 54,192,115,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,192,115,264/107,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,747.10
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