Finding the Third Proportional to 109,416 and 235,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,416 and 235,571 is: 507,180.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,416 : 235,571 = 235,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,416/235,571 = 235,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,416x = 235,571 × 235,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,416x = 55,493,696,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,493,696,041/109,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,180.81
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