Finding the Third Proportional to 109,340 and 235,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,340 and 235,450 is: 507,012.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,340 : 235,450 = 235,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,340/235,450 = 235,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,340x = 235,450 × 235,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,340x = 55,436,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,436,702,500/109,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,012.10
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