Finding the Third Proportional to 109,890 and 235,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,890 and 235,332 is: 503,968.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,890 : 235,332 = 235,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,890/235,332 = 235,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,890x = 235,332 × 235,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,890x = 55,381,150,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,381,150,224/109,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,968.97
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