Finding the Third Proportional to 112,390 and 235,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,390 and 235,169 is: 492,076.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,390 : 235,169 = 235,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,390/235,169 = 235,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,390x = 235,169 × 235,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,390x = 55,304,458,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,304,458,561/112,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,076.33
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