Finding the Third Proportional to 109,942 and 239,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,942 and 239,570 is: 522,036.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,942 : 239,570 = 239,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,942/239,570 = 239,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,942x = 239,570 × 239,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,942x = 57,393,784,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,393,784,900/109,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,036.94
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