Finding the Third Proportional to 108,405 and 237,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,405 and 237,222 is: 519,111.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,405 : 237,222 = 237,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,405/237,222 = 237,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,405x = 237,222 × 237,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,405x = 56,274,277,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,274,277,284/108,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,111.46
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