Finding the Third Proportional to 110,736 and 236,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,736 and 236,236 is: 503,968.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,736 : 236,236 = 236,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,736/236,236 = 236,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,736x = 236,236 × 236,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,736x = 55,807,447,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,807,447,696/110,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,968.43
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