Finding the Third Proportional to 109,480 and 235,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,480 and 235,846 is: 508,068.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,480 : 235,846 = 235,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,480/235,846 = 235,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,480x = 235,846 × 235,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,480x = 55,623,335,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,623,335,716/109,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,068.47
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