Finding the Third Proportional to 108,969 and 235,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,969 and 235,149 is: 507,438.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,969 : 235,149 = 235,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,969/235,149 = 235,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,969x = 235,149 × 235,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,969x = 55,295,052,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,295,052,201/108,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,438.37
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