Finding the Third Proportional to 110,994 and 239,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,994 and 239,726 is: 517,762.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,994 : 239,726 = 239,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,994/239,726 = 239,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,994x = 239,726 × 239,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,994x = 57,468,555,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,468,555,076/110,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,762.72
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