Finding the Third Proportional to 113,552 and 234,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,552 and 234,396 is: 483,844.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,552 : 234,396 = 234,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,552/234,396 = 234,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,552x = 234,396 × 234,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,552x = 54,941,484,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,941,484,816/113,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,844.27
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