Finding the Third Proportional to 107,796 and 233,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,796 and 233,592 is: 506,189.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,796 : 233,592 = 233,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,796/233,592 = 233,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,796x = 233,592 × 233,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,796x = 54,565,222,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,565,222,464/107,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,189.68
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