Finding the Third Proportional to 101,922 and 239,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,922 and 239,816 is: 564,271.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,922 : 239,816 = 239,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,922/239,816 = 239,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,922x = 239,816 × 239,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,922x = 57,511,713,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,511,713,856/101,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,271.83
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