Finding the Third Proportional to 109,624 and 236,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,624 and 236,312 is: 509,408.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,624 : 236,312 = 236,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,624/236,312 = 236,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,624x = 236,312 × 236,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,624x = 55,843,361,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,843,361,344/109,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,408.17
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