Finding the Third Proportional to 108,306 and 260,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,306 and 260,901 is: 628,490.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,306 : 260,901 = 260,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,306/260,901 = 260,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,306x = 260,901 × 260,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,306x = 68,069,331,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,069,331,801/108,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,490.87
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