Finding the Third Proportional to 109,892 and 237,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,892 and 237,304 is: 512,441.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,892 : 237,304 = 237,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,892/237,304 = 237,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,892x = 237,304 × 237,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,892x = 56,313,188,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,313,188,416/109,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,441.20
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