Finding the Third Proportional to 108,224 and 239,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,224 and 239,803 is: 531,356.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,224 : 239,803 = 239,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,224/239,803 = 239,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,224x = 239,803 × 239,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,224x = 57,505,478,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,505,478,809/108,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,356.07
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