Finding the Third Proportional to 109,988 and 239,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,988 and 239,722 is: 522,480.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,988 : 239,722 = 239,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,988/239,722 = 239,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,988x = 239,722 × 239,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,988x = 57,466,637,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,466,637,284/109,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,480.97
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