Finding the Third Proportional to 109,918 and 235,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,918 and 235,386 is: 504,071.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,918 : 235,386 = 235,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,918/235,386 = 235,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,918x = 235,386 × 235,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,918x = 55,406,568,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,406,568,996/109,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,071.84
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