Finding the Third Proportional to 108,528 and 236,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,528 and 236,652 is: 516,034.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,528 : 236,652 = 236,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,528/236,652 = 236,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,528x = 236,652 × 236,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,528x = 56,004,169,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,004,169,104/108,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,034.29
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