Finding the Third Proportional to 108,517 and 236,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,517 and 236,636 is: 516,016.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,517 : 236,636 = 236,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,517/236,636 = 236,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,517x = 236,636 × 236,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,517x = 55,996,596,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,996,596,496/108,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,016.81
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