Finding the Third Proportional to 109,466 and 235,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,466 and 235,819 is: 508,017.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,466 : 235,819 = 235,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,466/235,819 = 235,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,466x = 235,819 × 235,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,466x = 55,610,600,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,610,600,761/109,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,017.11
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