Finding the Third Proportional to 109,809 and 239,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,809 and 239,756 is: 523,481.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,809 : 239,756 = 239,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,809/239,756 = 239,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,809x = 239,756 × 239,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,809x = 57,482,939,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,482,939,536/109,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,481.13
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