Finding the Third Proportional to 109,842 and 239,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,842 and 239,732 is: 523,219.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,842 : 239,732 = 239,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,842/239,732 = 239,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,842x = 239,732 × 239,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,842x = 57,471,431,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,471,431,824/109,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,219.09
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