Finding the Third Proportional to 113,664 and 236,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,664 and 236,592 is: 492,467.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,664 : 236,592 = 236,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,664/236,592 = 236,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,664x = 236,592 × 236,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,664x = 55,975,774,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,975,774,464/113,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,467.05
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