Finding the Third Proportional to 114,090 and 235,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,090 and 235,452 is: 485,911.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,090 : 235,452 = 235,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,090/235,452 = 235,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,090x = 235,452 × 235,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,090x = 55,437,644,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,437,644,304/114,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,911.51
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