Finding the Third Proportional to 109,874 and 236,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,874 and 236,548 is: 509,264.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,874 : 236,548 = 236,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,874/236,548 = 236,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,874x = 236,548 × 236,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,874x = 55,954,956,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,954,956,304/109,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,264.76
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