Finding the Third Proportional to 110,022 and 237,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,022 and 237,558 is: 512,931.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,022 : 237,558 = 237,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,022/237,558 = 237,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,022x = 237,558 × 237,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,022x = 56,433,803,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,433,803,364/110,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,931.99
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