Finding the Third Proportional to 111,957 and 234,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,957 and 234,302 is: 490,343.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,957 : 234,302 = 234,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,957/234,302 = 234,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,957x = 234,302 × 234,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,957x = 54,897,427,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,897,427,204/111,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,343.86
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