Finding the Third Proportional to 239,276 and 503,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,276 and 503,352 is: 1,058,874.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,276 : 503,352 = 503,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,276/503,352 = 503,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,276x = 503,352 × 503,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,276x = 253,363,235,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,363,235,904/239,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,874.42
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