Finding the Third Proportional to 107,940 and 235,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,940 and 235,532 is: 513,945.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,940 : 235,532 = 235,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,940/235,532 = 235,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,940x = 235,532 × 235,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,940x = 55,475,323,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,475,323,024/107,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,945.92
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