Finding the Third Proportional to 108,110 and 236,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,110 and 236,584 is: 517,731.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,110 : 236,584 = 236,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,110/236,584 = 236,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,110x = 236,584 × 236,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,110x = 55,971,989,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,971,989,056/108,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,731.84
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