Finding the Third Proportional to 109,888 and 235,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,888 and 235,324 is: 503,943.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,888 : 235,324 = 235,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,888/235,324 = 235,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,888x = 235,324 × 235,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,888x = 55,377,384,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,377,384,976/109,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,943.88
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