Finding the Third Proportional to 107,829 and 234,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,829 and 234,552 is: 510,202.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,829 : 234,552 = 234,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,829/234,552 = 234,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,829x = 234,552 × 234,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,829x = 55,014,640,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,014,640,704/107,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,202.64
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