Finding the Third Proportional to 109,602 and 235,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,602 and 235,836 is: 507,459.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,602 : 235,836 = 235,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,602/235,836 = 235,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,602x = 235,836 × 235,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,602x = 55,618,618,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,618,618,896/109,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,459.89
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