Finding the Third Proportional to 108,060 and 232,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,060 and 232,766 is: 501,388.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,060 : 232,766 = 232,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,060/232,766 = 232,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,060x = 232,766 × 232,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,060x = 54,180,010,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,180,010,756/108,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,388.22
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