Finding the Third Proportional to 109,396 and 239,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,396 and 239,040 is: 522,323.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,396 : 239,040 = 239,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,396/239,040 = 239,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,396x = 239,040 × 239,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,396x = 57,140,121,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,140,121,600/109,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,323.68
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