Finding the Third Proportional to 110 and 234
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Solution
The third proportional to 110 and 234 is: 497.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110 : 234 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110/234 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110x = 234 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110x = 54,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,756/110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497.78
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