Finding the Third Proportional to 109,630 and 234,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,630 and 234,812 is: 502,934.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,630 : 234,812 = 234,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,630/234,812 = 234,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,630x = 234,812 × 234,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,630x = 55,136,675,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,136,675,344/109,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,934.19
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