Finding the Third Proportional to 109,882 and 237,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,882 and 237,284 is: 512,401.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,882 : 237,284 = 237,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,882/237,284 = 237,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,882x = 237,284 × 237,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,882x = 56,303,696,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,303,696,656/109,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,401.45
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