Finding the Third Proportional to 108,725 and 235,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,725 and 235,545 is: 510,291.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,725 : 235,545 = 235,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,725/235,545 = 235,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,725x = 235,545 × 235,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,725x = 55,481,447,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,481,447,025/108,725 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,291.53
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