Finding the Third Proportional to 111,006 and 239,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,006 and 239,751 is: 517,814.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,006 : 239,751 = 239,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,006/239,751 = 239,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,006x = 239,751 × 239,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,006x = 57,480,542,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,480,542,001/111,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,814.73
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