Finding the Third Proportional to 109,622 and 235,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,622 and 235,876 is: 507,539.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,622 : 235,876 = 235,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,622/235,876 = 235,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,622x = 235,876 × 235,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,622x = 55,637,487,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,637,487,376/109,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,539.43
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