Finding the Third Proportional to 239.20 and 358.80
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Solution
The third proportional to 239.20 and 358.80 is: 538.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239.20 : 358.80 = 358.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239.20/358.80 = 358.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239.20x = 358.80 × 358.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239.20x = 128,740.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,740.80/239.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538.21
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