Finding the Third Proportional to 110,549 and 236,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,549 and 236,869 is: 507,529.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,549 : 236,869 = 236,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,549/236,869 = 236,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,549x = 236,869 × 236,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,549x = 56,106,923,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,106,923,161/110,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,529.90
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