Finding the Third Proportional to 111,102 and 239,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,102 and 239,664 is: 516,991.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,102 : 239,664 = 239,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,102/239,664 = 239,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,102x = 239,664 × 239,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,102x = 57,438,832,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,438,832,896/111,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,991.89
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