Finding the Third Proportional to 109,469 and 237,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,469 and 237,624 is: 515,809.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,469 : 237,624 = 237,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,469/237,624 = 237,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,469x = 237,624 × 237,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,469x = 56,465,165,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,465,165,376/109,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,809.64
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