Finding the Third Proportional to 109,806 and 237,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,806 and 237,000 is: 511,529.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,806 : 237,000 = 237,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,806/237,000 = 237,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,806x = 237,000 × 237,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,806x = 56,169,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,169,000,000/109,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,529.42
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