Finding the Third Proportional to 109,908 and 235,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,908 and 235,368 is: 504,040.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,908 : 235,368 = 235,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,908/235,368 = 235,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,908x = 235,368 × 235,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,908x = 55,398,095,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,398,095,424/109,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,040.61
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