Finding the Third Proportional to 109,256 and 236,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,256 and 236,008 is: 509,809.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,256 : 236,008 = 236,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,256/236,008 = 236,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,256x = 236,008 × 236,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,256x = 55,699,776,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,699,776,064/109,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,809.77
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