Finding the Third Proportional to 108,112 and 236,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,112 and 236,150 is: 515,824.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,112 : 236,150 = 236,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,112/236,150 = 236,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,112x = 236,150 × 236,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,112x = 55,766,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,766,822,500/108,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,824.54
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