Finding the Third Proportional to 109,696 and 239,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,696 and 239,696 is: 523,758.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,696 : 239,696 = 239,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,696/239,696 = 239,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,696x = 239,696 × 239,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,696x = 57,454,172,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,454,172,416/109,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,758.14
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