Finding the Third Proportional to 112,682 and 239,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,682 and 239,726 is: 510,006.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,682 : 239,726 = 239,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,682/239,726 = 239,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,682x = 239,726 × 239,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,682x = 57,468,555,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,468,555,076/112,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,006.52
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