Finding the Third Proportional to 239,304 and 348,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,304 and 348,570 is: 507,726.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,304 : 348,570 = 348,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,304/348,570 = 348,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,304x = 348,570 × 348,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,304x = 121,501,044,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,501,044,900/239,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,726.76
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