Finding the Third Proportional to 108,204 and 236,320.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,204 and 236,320.50 is: 516,130.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,204 : 236,320.50 = 236,320.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,204/236,320.50 = 236,320.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,204x = 236,320.50 × 236,320.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,204x = 55,847,378,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,847,378,720.25/108,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,130.45
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