Finding the Third Proportional to 108,613 and 232,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,613 and 232,413 is: 497,323.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,613 : 232,413 = 232,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,613/232,413 = 232,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,613x = 232,413 × 232,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,613x = 54,015,802,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,015,802,569/108,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,323.55
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