Finding the Third Proportional to 112,673 and 239,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,673 and 239,710 is: 509,979.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,673 : 239,710 = 239,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,673/239,710 = 239,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,673x = 239,710 × 239,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,673x = 57,460,884,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,460,884,100/112,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,979.18
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