Finding the Third Proportional to 108,369 and 261,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,369 and 261,054 is: 628,862.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,369 : 261,054 = 261,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,369/261,054 = 261,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,369x = 261,054 × 261,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,369x = 68,149,190,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,149,190,916/108,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,862.41
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