Finding the Third Proportional to 111,719 and 239,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,719 and 239,431 is: 513,137.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,719 : 239,431 = 239,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,719/239,431 = 239,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,719x = 239,431 × 239,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,719x = 57,327,203,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,327,203,761/111,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,137.46
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