Finding the Third Proportional to 110,280 and 239,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,280 and 239,232 is: 518,969.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,280 : 239,232 = 239,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,280/239,232 = 239,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,280x = 239,232 × 239,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,280x = 57,231,949,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,231,949,824/110,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,969.44
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