Finding the Third Proportional to 108,164 and 232,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,164 and 232,424 is: 499,435.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,164 : 232,424 = 232,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,164/232,424 = 232,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,164x = 232,424 × 232,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,164x = 54,020,915,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,020,915,776/108,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,435.26
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