Finding the Third Proportional to 109,606 and 239,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,606 and 239,070 is: 521,453.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,606 : 239,070 = 239,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,606/239,070 = 239,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,606x = 239,070 × 239,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,606x = 57,154,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,154,464,900/109,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,453.80
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