Finding the Third Proportional to 109,424 and 235,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,424 and 235,588 is: 507,216.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,424 : 235,588 = 235,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,424/235,588 = 235,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,424x = 235,588 × 235,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,424x = 55,501,705,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,501,705,744/109,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,216.93
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