Finding the Third Proportional to 110,884 and 237,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,884 and 237,644 is: 509,313.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,884 : 237,644 = 237,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,884/237,644 = 237,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,884x = 237,644 × 237,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,884x = 56,474,670,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,474,670,736/110,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,313.07
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