Finding the Third Proportional to 239,346 and 363,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,346 and 363,993 is: 553,553.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,346 : 363,993 = 363,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,346/363,993 = 363,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,346x = 363,993 × 363,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,346x = 132,490,904,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,490,904,049/239,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,553.87
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