Finding the Third Proportional to 109,916 and 235,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,916 and 235,382 is: 504,063.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,916 : 235,382 = 235,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,916/235,382 = 235,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,916x = 235,382 × 235,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,916x = 55,404,685,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,404,685,924/109,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,063.88
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