Finding the Third Proportional to 108,065 and 235,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,065 and 235,624 is: 513,752.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,065 : 235,624 = 235,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,065/235,624 = 235,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,065x = 235,624 × 235,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,065x = 55,518,669,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,518,669,376/108,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,752.55
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