Finding the Third Proportional to 109,894 and 235,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,894 and 235,332 is: 503,950.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,894 : 235,332 = 235,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,894/235,332 = 235,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,894x = 235,332 × 235,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,894x = 55,381,150,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,381,150,224/109,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,950.63
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