Finding the Third Proportional to 108,134 and 237,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,134 and 237,319 is: 520,838.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,134 : 237,319 = 237,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,134/237,319 = 237,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,134x = 237,319 × 237,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,134x = 56,320,307,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,320,307,761/108,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,838.11
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