Finding the Third Proportional to 108,955 and 235,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,955 and 235,416 is: 508,656.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,955 : 235,416 = 235,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,955/235,416 = 235,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,955x = 235,416 × 235,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,955x = 55,420,693,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,420,693,056/108,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,656.72
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