Finding the Third Proportional to 108,520 and 233,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,520 and 233,400 is: 501,986.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,520 : 233,400 = 233,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,520/233,400 = 233,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,520x = 233,400 × 233,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,520x = 54,475,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,475,560,000/108,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,986.36
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