Finding the Third Proportional to 109,844 and 239,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,844 and 239,824 is: 523,611.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,844 : 239,824 = 239,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,844/239,824 = 239,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,844x = 239,824 × 239,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,844x = 57,515,550,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,515,550,976/109,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,611.22
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