Finding the Third Proportional to 108,741 and 239,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,741 and 239,559 is: 527,754.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,741 : 239,559 = 239,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,741/239,559 = 239,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,741x = 239,559 × 239,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,741x = 57,388,514,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,388,514,481/108,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,754.15
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