Finding the Third Proportional to 108,528 and 235,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,528 and 235,166 is: 509,574.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,528 : 235,166 = 235,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,528/235,166 = 235,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,528x = 235,166 × 235,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,528x = 55,303,047,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,303,047,556/108,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,574.00
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