Finding the Third Proportional to 110,458 and 236,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,458 and 236,396 is: 505,921.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,458 : 236,396 = 236,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,458/236,396 = 236,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,458x = 236,396 × 236,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,458x = 55,883,068,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,883,068,816/110,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,921.43
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