Finding the Third Proportional to 109,970 and 237,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,970 and 237,316 is: 512,129.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,970 : 237,316 = 237,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,970/237,316 = 237,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,970x = 237,316 × 237,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,970x = 56,318,883,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,318,883,856/109,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,129.52
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