Finding the Third Proportional to 109,554 and 235,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,554 and 235,713 is: 507,152.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,554 : 235,713 = 235,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,554/235,713 = 235,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,554x = 235,713 × 235,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,554x = 55,560,618,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,560,618,369/109,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,152.80
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