Finding the Third Proportional to 107,829 and 235,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,829 and 235,236 is: 513,182.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,829 : 235,236 = 235,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,829/235,236 = 235,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,829x = 235,236 × 235,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,829x = 55,335,975,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,335,975,696/107,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,182.68
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