Finding the Third Proportional to 109,624 and 235,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,624 and 235,880 is: 507,547.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,624 : 235,880 = 235,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,624/235,880 = 235,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,624x = 235,880 × 235,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,624x = 55,639,374,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,639,374,400/109,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,547.38
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