Finding the Third Proportional to 109,504 and 235,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,504 and 235,376 is: 505,934.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,504 : 235,376 = 235,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,504/235,376 = 235,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,504x = 235,376 × 235,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,504x = 55,401,861,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,401,861,376/109,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,934.59
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