Finding the Third Proportional to 108,009 and 252,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,009 and 252,334 is: 589,510.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,009 : 252,334 = 252,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,009/252,334 = 252,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,009x = 252,334 × 252,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,009x = 63,672,447,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,672,447,556/108,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,510.57
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