Finding the Third Proportional to 108,450 and 235,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,450 and 235,004 is: 509,238.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,450 : 235,004 = 235,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,450/235,004 = 235,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,450x = 235,004 × 235,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,450x = 55,226,880,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,226,880,016/108,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,238.17
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