Finding the Third Proportional to 108,608 and 239,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,608 and 239,296 is: 527,240.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,608 : 239,296 = 239,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,608/239,296 = 239,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,608x = 239,296 × 239,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,608x = 57,262,575,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,262,575,616/108,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,240.86
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