Finding the Third Proportional to 109,458 and 239,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,458 and 239,484 is: 523,968.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,458 : 239,484 = 239,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,458/239,484 = 239,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,458x = 239,484 × 239,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,458x = 57,352,586,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,352,586,256/109,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,968.89
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