Finding the Third Proportional to 111,922 and 236,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,922 and 236,358 is: 499,143.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,922 : 236,358 = 236,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,922/236,358 = 236,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,922x = 236,358 × 236,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,922x = 55,865,104,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,865,104,164/111,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,143.19
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