Finding the Third Proportional to 110,153 and 237,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,153 and 237,820 is: 513,452.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,153 : 237,820 = 237,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,153/237,820 = 237,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,153x = 237,820 × 237,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,153x = 56,558,352,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,558,352,400/110,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,452.67
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