Finding the Third Proportional to 112,200 and 239,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,200 and 239,964 is: 513,214.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,200 : 239,964 = 239,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,200/239,964 = 239,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,200x = 239,964 × 239,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,200x = 57,582,721,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,582,721,296/112,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,214.98
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