Finding the Third Proportional to 107,998 and 236,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,998 and 236,984 is: 520,022.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,998 : 236,984 = 236,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,998/236,984 = 236,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,998x = 236,984 × 236,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,998x = 56,161,416,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,161,416,256/107,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,022.74
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