Finding the Third Proportional to 112,644 and 239,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,644 and 239,632 is: 509,778.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,644 : 239,632 = 239,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,644/239,632 = 239,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,644x = 239,632 × 239,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,644x = 57,423,495,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,423,495,424/112,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,778.55
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