Finding the Third Proportional to 109,534 and 235,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,534 and 235,958 is: 508,300.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,534 : 235,958 = 235,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,534/235,958 = 235,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,534x = 235,958 × 235,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,534x = 55,676,177,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,676,177,764/109,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,300.42
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