Finding the Third Proportional to 109,636 and 239,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,636 and 239,774 is: 524,385.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,636 : 239,774 = 239,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,636/239,774 = 239,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,636x = 239,774 × 239,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,636x = 57,491,571,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,491,571,076/109,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,385.89
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