Finding the Third Proportional to 239,446 and 348,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,446 and 348,639 is: 507,626.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,446 : 348,639 = 348,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,446/348,639 = 348,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,446x = 348,639 × 348,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,446x = 121,549,152,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,549,152,321/239,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,626.57
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