Finding the Third Proportional to 108,819 and 239,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,819 and 239,704 is: 528,014.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,819 : 239,704 = 239,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,819/239,704 = 239,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,819x = 239,704 × 239,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,819x = 57,458,007,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,458,007,616/108,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,014.48
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