Finding the Third Proportional to 109,670 and 239,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,670 and 239,173 is: 521,598.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,670 : 239,173 = 239,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,670/239,173 = 239,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,670x = 239,173 × 239,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,670x = 57,203,723,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,203,723,929/109,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,598.65
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