Finding the Third Proportional to 109,737 and 236,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,737 and 236,430 is: 509,391.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,737 : 236,430 = 236,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,737/236,430 = 236,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,737x = 236,430 × 236,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,737x = 55,899,144,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,899,144,900/109,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,391.95
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