Finding the Third Proportional to 239,384 and 354,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,384 and 354,454 is: 524,837.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,384 : 354,454 = 354,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,384/354,454 = 354,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,384x = 354,454 × 354,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,384x = 125,637,638,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,637,638,116/239,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,837.24
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