Finding the Third Proportional to 109,407 and 235,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,407 and 235,554 is: 507,149.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,407 : 235,554 = 235,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,407/235,554 = 235,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,407x = 235,554 × 235,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,407x = 55,485,686,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,485,686,916/109,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,149.33
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