Finding the Third Proportional to 109,323 and 239,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,323 and 239,082 is: 522,856.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,323 : 239,082 = 239,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,323/239,082 = 239,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,323x = 239,082 × 239,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,323x = 57,160,202,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,160,202,724/109,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,856.15
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