Finding the Third Proportional to 109,550 and 235,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,550 and 235,705 is: 507,136.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,550 : 235,705 = 235,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,550/235,705 = 235,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,550x = 235,705 × 235,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,550x = 55,556,847,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,556,847,025/109,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,136.90
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