Finding the Third Proportional to 110,886 and 237,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,886 and 237,648 is: 509,321.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,886 : 237,648 = 237,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,886/237,648 = 237,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,886x = 237,648 × 237,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,886x = 56,476,571,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,476,571,904/110,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,321.03
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