Finding the Third Proportional to 107,806 and 234,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,806 and 234,459 is: 509,906.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,806 : 234,459 = 234,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,806/234,459 = 234,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,806x = 234,459 × 234,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,806x = 54,971,022,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,971,022,681/107,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,906.89
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