Finding the Third Proportional to 108,764 and 239,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,764 and 239,596 is: 527,805.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,764 : 239,596 = 239,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,764/239,596 = 239,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,764x = 239,596 × 239,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,764x = 57,406,243,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,406,243,216/108,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,805.55
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