Finding the Third Proportional to 109,176 and 237,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,176 and 237,573 is: 516,971.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,176 : 237,573 = 237,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,176/237,573 = 237,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,176x = 237,573 × 237,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,176x = 56,440,930,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,440,930,329/109,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,971.96
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