Finding the Third Proportional to 239,190 and 512,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,190 and 512,724 is: 1,099,067.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,190 : 512,724 = 512,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,190/512,724 = 512,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,190x = 512,724 × 512,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,190x = 262,885,900,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,885,900,176/239,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,067.27
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