Finding the Third Proportional to 109,435 and 235,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,435 and 235,217 is: 505,569.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,435 : 235,217 = 235,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,435/235,217 = 235,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,435x = 235,217 × 235,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,435x = 55,327,037,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,327,037,089/109,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,569.86
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