Finding the Third Proportional to 108,534 and 235,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,534 and 235,110 is: 509,303.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,534 : 235,110 = 235,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,534/235,110 = 235,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,534x = 235,110 × 235,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,534x = 55,276,712,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,276,712,100/108,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,303.19
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