Finding the Third Proportional to 108,828 and 239,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,828 and 239,040 is: 525,049.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,828 : 239,040 = 239,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,828/239,040 = 239,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,828x = 239,040 × 239,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,828x = 57,140,121,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,140,121,600/108,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,049.82
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