Finding the Third Proportional to 111,156 and 239,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,156 and 239,688 is: 516,844.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,156 : 239,688 = 239,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,156/239,688 = 239,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,156x = 239,688 × 239,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,156x = 57,450,337,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,450,337,344/111,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,844.23
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