Finding the Third Proportional to 101,956 and 239,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,956 and 239,886 is: 564,413.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,956 : 239,886 = 239,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,956/239,886 = 239,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,956x = 239,886 × 239,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,956x = 57,545,292,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,545,292,996/101,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,413.01
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