Finding the Third Proportional to 109,657 and 234,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,657 and 234,882 is: 503,110.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,657 : 234,882 = 234,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,657/234,882 = 234,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,657x = 234,882 × 234,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,657x = 55,169,553,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,169,553,924/109,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,110.19
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