Finding the Third Proportional to 109,723 and 239,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,723 and 239,539 is: 522,943.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,723 : 239,539 = 239,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,723/239,539 = 239,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,723x = 239,539 × 239,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,723x = 57,378,932,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,378,932,521/109,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,943.53
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