Finding the Third Proportional to 108,907 and 235,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,907 and 235,910 is: 511,018.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,907 : 235,910 = 235,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,907/235,910 = 235,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,907x = 235,910 × 235,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,907x = 55,653,528,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,653,528,100/108,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,018.83
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