Finding the Third Proportional to 110,772 and 237,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,772 and 237,294 is: 508,327.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,772 : 237,294 = 237,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,772/237,294 = 237,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,772x = 237,294 × 237,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,772x = 56,308,442,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,308,442,436/110,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,327.40
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