Finding the Third Proportional to 109,414 and 235,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,414 and 235,566 is: 507,168.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,414 : 235,566 = 235,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,414/235,566 = 235,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,414x = 235,566 × 235,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,414x = 55,491,340,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,491,340,356/109,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,168.56
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