Finding the Third Proportional to 109,710 and 258,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,710 and 258,723 is: 610,132.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,710 : 258,723 = 258,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,710/258,723 = 258,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,710x = 258,723 × 258,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,710x = 66,937,590,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,937,590,729/109,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,132.08
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