Finding the Third Proportional to 108,941 and 234,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,941 and 234,565 is: 505,050.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,941 : 234,565 = 234,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,941/234,565 = 234,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,941x = 234,565 × 234,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,941x = 55,020,739,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,020,739,225/108,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,050.80
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