Finding the Third Proportional to 110,984 and 239,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,984 and 239,704 is: 517,714.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,984 : 239,704 = 239,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,984/239,704 = 239,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,984x = 239,704 × 239,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,984x = 57,458,007,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,458,007,616/110,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,714.33
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