Finding the Third Proportional to 109,248 and 235,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,248 and 235,104 is: 505,948.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,248 : 235,104 = 235,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,248/235,104 = 235,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,248x = 235,104 × 235,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,248x = 55,273,890,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,273,890,816/109,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,948.77
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