Finding the Third Proportional to 107,974 and 237,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,974 and 237,204 is: 521,104.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,974 : 237,204 = 237,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,974/237,204 = 237,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,974x = 237,204 × 237,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,974x = 56,265,737,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,265,737,616/107,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,104.50
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