Finding the Third Proportional to 107,968 and 237,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,968 and 237,192 is: 521,080.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,968 : 237,192 = 237,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,968/237,192 = 237,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,968x = 237,192 × 237,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,968x = 56,260,044,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,260,044,864/107,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,080.74
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