Finding the Third Proportional to 107,906 and 235,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,906 and 235,576 is: 514,299.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,906 : 235,576 = 235,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,906/235,576 = 235,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,906x = 235,576 × 235,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,906x = 55,496,051,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,496,051,776/107,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,299.96
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