Finding the Third Proportional to 107,869 and 234,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,869 and 234,676 is: 510,552.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,869 : 234,676 = 234,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,869/234,676 = 234,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,869x = 234,676 × 234,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,869x = 55,072,824,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,072,824,976/107,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,552.85
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