Finding the Third Proportional to 111,255 and 239,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,255 and 239,997 is: 517,716.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,255 : 239,997 = 239,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,255/239,997 = 239,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,255x = 239,997 × 239,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,255x = 57,598,560,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,598,560,009/111,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,716.60
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