Finding the Third Proportional to 109,776 and 236,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,776 and 236,208 is: 508,255.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,776 : 236,208 = 236,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,776/236,208 = 236,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,776x = 236,208 × 236,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,776x = 55,794,219,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,794,219,264/109,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,255.17
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