Finding the Third Proportional to 108,472 and 234,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,472 and 234,440 is: 506,694.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,472 : 234,440 = 234,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,472/234,440 = 234,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,472x = 234,440 × 234,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,472x = 54,962,113,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,962,113,600/108,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,694.02
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