Finding the Third Proportional to 109,438 and 235,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,438 and 235,762 is: 507,901.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,438 : 235,762 = 235,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,438/235,762 = 235,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,438x = 235,762 × 235,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,438x = 55,583,720,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,583,720,644/109,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,901.47
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