Finding the Third Proportional to 113,216 and 239,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,216 and 239,919 is: 508,418.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,216 : 239,919 = 239,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,216/239,919 = 239,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,216x = 239,919 × 239,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,216x = 57,561,126,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,561,126,561/113,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,418.66
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