Finding the Third Proportional to 109,479 and 236,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,479 and 236,049 is: 508,948.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,479 : 236,049 = 236,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,479/236,049 = 236,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,479x = 236,049 × 236,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,479x = 55,719,130,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,719,130,401/109,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,948.11
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