Finding the Third Proportional to 110,374 and 239,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,374 and 239,953 is: 521,657.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,374 : 239,953 = 239,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,374/239,953 = 239,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,374x = 239,953 × 239,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,374x = 57,577,442,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,577,442,209/110,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,657.66
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