Finding the Third Proportional to 109,882 and 235,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,882 and 235,316 is: 503,937.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,882 : 235,316 = 235,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,882/235,316 = 235,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,882x = 235,316 × 235,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,882x = 55,373,619,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,373,619,856/109,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,937.13
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