Finding the Third Proportional to 239,283 and 348,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,283 and 348,538 is: 507,678.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,283 : 348,538 = 348,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,283/348,538 = 348,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,283x = 348,538 × 348,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,283x = 121,478,737,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,478,737,444/239,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,678.09
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