Finding the Third Proportional to 239,308 and 370,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,308 and 370,501 is: 573,616.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,308 : 370,501 = 370,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,308/370,501 = 370,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,308x = 370,501 × 370,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,308x = 137,270,991,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,270,991,001/239,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,616.39
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