Finding the Third Proportional to 239,091 and 358,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,091 and 358,176 is: 536,574.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,091 : 358,176 = 358,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,091/358,176 = 358,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,091x = 358,176 × 358,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,091x = 128,290,046,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,290,046,976/239,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,574.14
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