Finding the Third Proportional to 108,990 and 234,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,990 and 234,108 is: 502,858.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,990 : 234,108 = 234,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,990/234,108 = 234,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,990x = 234,108 × 234,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,990x = 54,806,555,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,806,555,664/108,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,858.57
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