Finding the Third Proportional to 239,165 and 524,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,165 and 524,979 is: 1,152,354.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,165 : 524,979 = 524,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,165/524,979 = 524,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,165x = 524,979 × 524,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,165x = 275,602,950,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,602,950,441/239,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,152,354.86
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