Finding the Third Proportional to 110,982 and 239,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,982 and 239,700 is: 517,706.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,982 : 239,700 = 239,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,982/239,700 = 239,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,982x = 239,700 × 239,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,982x = 57,456,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,456,090,000/110,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,706.38
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