Finding the Third Proportional to 114,472 and 239,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,472 and 239,393 is: 500,637.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,472 : 239,393 = 239,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,472/239,393 = 239,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,472x = 239,393 × 239,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,472x = 57,309,008,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,309,008,449/114,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,637.78
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