Finding the Third Proportional to 109,092 and 236,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,092 and 236,400 is: 512,273.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,092 : 236,400 = 236,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,092/236,400 = 236,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,092x = 236,400 × 236,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,092x = 55,884,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,884,960,000/109,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,273.68
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