Finding the Third Proportional to 107,794 and 234,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,794 and 234,240 is: 509,011.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,794 : 234,240 = 234,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,794/234,240 = 234,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,794x = 234,240 × 234,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,794x = 54,868,377,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,868,377,600/107,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,011.43
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