Finding the Third Proportional to 113,686 and 239,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,686 and 239,156 is: 503,101.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,686 : 239,156 = 239,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,686/239,156 = 239,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,686x = 239,156 × 239,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,686x = 57,195,592,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,195,592,336/113,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,101.46
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