Finding the Third Proportional to 111,186.84 and 239,258.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,186.84 and 239,258.81 is: 514,852.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,186.84 : 239,258.81 = 239,258.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,186.84/239,258.81 = 239,258.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,186.84x = 239,258.81 × 239,258.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,186.84x = 57,244,779,358.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,244,779,358.91/111,186.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,852.09
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