Finding the Third Proportional to 239,272 and 348,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,272 and 348,522 is: 507,654.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,272 : 348,522 = 348,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,272/348,522 = 348,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,272x = 348,522 × 348,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,272x = 121,467,584,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,467,584,484/239,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,654.82
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