Finding the Third Proportional to 239,234 and 512,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,234 and 512,800 is: 1,099,190.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,234 : 512,800 = 512,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,234/512,800 = 512,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,234x = 512,800 × 512,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,234x = 262,963,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,963,840,000/239,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,190.92
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