Finding the Third Proportional to 108,752 and 239,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,752 and 239,574 is: 527,766.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,752 : 239,574 = 239,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,752/239,574 = 239,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,752x = 239,574 × 239,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,752x = 57,395,701,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,395,701,476/108,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,766.86
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