Finding the Third Proportional to 109,052 and 235,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,052 and 235,289 is: 507,656.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,052 : 235,289 = 235,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,052/235,289 = 235,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,052x = 235,289 × 235,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,052x = 55,360,913,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,360,913,521/109,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,656.10
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