Finding the Third Proportional to 108,193 and 233,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,193 and 233,666 is: 504,651.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,193 : 233,666 = 233,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,193/233,666 = 233,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,193x = 233,666 × 233,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,193x = 54,599,799,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,599,799,556/108,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,651.87
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