Finding the Third Proportional to 108,907 and 233,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,907 and 233,571 is: 500,935.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,907 : 233,571 = 233,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,907/233,571 = 233,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,907x = 233,571 × 233,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,907x = 54,555,412,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,555,412,041/108,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,935.77
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