Finding the Third Proportional to 239,055.05 and 520,168.08
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,055.05 and 520,168.08 is: 1,131,851.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,055.05 : 520,168.08 = 520,168.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,055.05/520,168.08 = 520,168.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,055.05x = 520,168.08 × 520,168.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,055.05x = 270,574,829,500.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,574,829,500.26/239,055.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,851.57
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