Finding the Third Proportional to 109,940 and 239,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,940 and 239,566 is: 522,029.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,940 : 239,566 = 239,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,940/239,566 = 239,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,940x = 239,566 × 239,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,940x = 57,391,868,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,391,868,356/109,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,029.00
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