Finding the Third Proportional to 109,494 and 236,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,494 and 236,079 is: 509,007.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,494 : 236,079 = 236,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,494/236,079 = 236,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,494x = 236,079 × 236,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,494x = 55,733,294,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,733,294,241/109,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,007.75
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