Finding the Third Proportional to 175,964 and 239,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,964 and 239,069 is: 324,805.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,964 : 239,069 = 239,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,964/239,069 = 239,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,964x = 239,069 × 239,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,964x = 57,153,986,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,153,986,761/175,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,805.00
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