Finding the Third Proportional to 110,732 and 236,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,732 and 236,228 is: 503,952.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,732 : 236,228 = 236,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,732/236,228 = 236,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,732x = 236,228 × 236,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,732x = 55,803,667,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,803,667,984/110,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,952.50
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