Finding the Third Proportional to 108,924 and 235,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,924 and 235,941 is: 511,073.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,924 : 235,941 = 235,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,924/235,941 = 235,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,924x = 235,941 × 235,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,924x = 55,668,155,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,668,155,481/108,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,073.37
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