Finding the Third Proportional to 109,577 and 235,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,577 and 235,799 is: 507,416.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,577 : 235,799 = 235,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,577/235,799 = 235,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,577x = 235,799 × 235,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,577x = 55,601,168,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,601,168,401/109,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,416.41
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