Finding the Third Proportional to 109,476 and 236,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,476 and 236,043 is: 508,936.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,476 : 236,043 = 236,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,476/236,043 = 236,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,476x = 236,043 × 236,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,476x = 55,716,297,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,716,297,849/109,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,936.19
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