Finding the Third Proportional to 109,464 and 236,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,464 and 236,028 is: 508,927.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,464 : 236,028 = 236,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,464/236,028 = 236,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,464x = 236,028 × 236,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,464x = 55,709,216,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,709,216,784/109,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,927.29
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