Finding the Third Proportional to 109,442 and 235,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,442 and 235,624 is: 507,288.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,442 : 235,624 = 235,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,442/235,624 = 235,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,442x = 235,624 × 235,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,442x = 55,518,669,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,518,669,376/109,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,288.51
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