Finding the Third Proportional to 108,747 and 239,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,747 and 239,566 is: 527,755.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,747 : 239,566 = 239,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,747/239,566 = 239,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,747x = 239,566 × 239,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,747x = 57,391,868,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,391,868,356/108,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,755.88
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