Finding the Third Proportional to 109,522 and 235,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,522 and 235,402 is: 505,963.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,522 : 235,402 = 235,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,522/235,402 = 235,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,522x = 235,402 × 235,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,522x = 55,414,101,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,414,101,604/109,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,963.20
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