Finding the Third Proportional to 108,408 and 235,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,408 and 235,152 is: 510,077.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,408 : 235,152 = 235,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,408/235,152 = 235,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,408x = 235,152 × 235,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,408x = 55,296,463,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,296,463,104/108,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,077.33
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