Finding the Third Proportional to 109,630 and 236,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,630 and 236,747 is: 511,257.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,630 : 236,747 = 236,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,630/236,747 = 236,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,630x = 236,747 × 236,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,630x = 56,049,142,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,049,142,009/109,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,257.34
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