Finding the Third Proportional to 110,502 and 235,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,502 and 235,422 is: 501,561.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,502 : 235,422 = 235,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,502/235,422 = 235,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,502x = 235,422 × 235,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,502x = 55,423,518,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,423,518,084/110,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,561.22
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