Finding the Third Proportional to 110,464 and 239,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,464 and 239,638 is: 519,865.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,464 : 239,638 = 239,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,464/239,638 = 239,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,464x = 239,638 × 239,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,464x = 57,426,371,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,426,371,044/110,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,865.03
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