Finding the Third Proportional to 108,473 and 235,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,473 and 235,604 is: 511,733.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,473 : 235,604 = 235,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,473/235,604 = 235,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,473x = 235,604 × 235,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,473x = 55,509,244,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,509,244,816/108,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,733.29
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