Finding the Third Proportional to 113,672 and 239,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,672 and 239,126 is: 503,037.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,672 : 239,126 = 239,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,672/239,126 = 239,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,672x = 239,126 × 239,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,672x = 57,181,243,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,181,243,876/113,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,037.19
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