Finding the Third Proportional to 109,346 and 235,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,346 and 235,462 is: 507,035.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,346 : 235,462 = 235,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,346/235,462 = 235,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,346x = 235,462 × 235,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,346x = 55,442,353,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,442,353,444/109,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,035.95
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