Finding the Third Proportional to 110,708 and 237,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,708 and 237,208 is: 508,252.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,708 : 237,208 = 237,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,708/237,208 = 237,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,708x = 237,208 × 237,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,708x = 56,267,635,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,267,635,264/110,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,252.66
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