Finding the Third Proportional to 110,188 and 237,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,188 and 237,866 is: 513,488.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,188 : 237,866 = 237,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,188/237,866 = 237,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,188x = 237,866 × 237,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,188x = 56,580,233,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,580,233,956/110,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,488.17
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