Finding the Third Proportional to 108,602 and 235,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,602 and 235,764 is: 511,819.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,602 : 235,764 = 235,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,602/235,764 = 235,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,602x = 235,764 × 235,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,602x = 55,584,663,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,584,663,696/108,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,819.89
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