Finding the Third Proportional to 239,280 and 348,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,280 and 348,532 is: 507,666.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,280 : 348,532 = 348,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,280/348,532 = 348,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,280x = 348,532 × 348,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,280x = 121,474,555,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,474,555,024/239,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,666.98
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