Finding the Third Proportional to 110,662 and 237,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,662 and 237,102 is: 508,009.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,662 : 237,102 = 237,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,662/237,102 = 237,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,662x = 237,102 × 237,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,662x = 56,217,358,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,217,358,404/110,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,009.60
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