Finding the Third Proportional to 204,859.13 and 239,000.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,859.13 and 239,000.63 is: 278,832.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,859.13 : 239,000.63 = 239,000.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,859.13/239,000.63 = 239,000.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,859.13x = 239,000.63 × 239,000.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,859.13x = 57,121,298,750.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,121,298,750.39/204,859.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,832.09
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