Finding the Third Proportional to 110,868 and 237,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,868 and 237,486 is: 508,709.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,868 : 237,486 = 237,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,868/237,486 = 237,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,868x = 237,486 × 237,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,868x = 56,399,600,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,399,600,196/110,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,709.46
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