Finding the Third Proportional to 109,417 and 235,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,417 and 235,573 is: 507,184.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,417 : 235,573 = 235,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,417/235,573 = 235,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,417x = 235,573 × 235,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,417x = 55,494,638,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,494,638,329/109,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,184.79
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