Finding the Third Proportional to 109,790 and 236,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,790 and 236,224 is: 508,259.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,790 : 236,224 = 236,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,790/236,224 = 236,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,790x = 236,224 × 236,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,790x = 55,801,778,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,801,778,176/109,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,259.21
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