Finding the Third Proportional to 111,704 and 239,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,704 and 239,176 is: 512,113.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,704 : 239,176 = 239,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,704/239,176 = 239,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,704x = 239,176 × 239,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,704x = 57,205,158,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,205,158,976/111,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,113.79
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