Finding the Third Proportional to 239,468 and 359,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,468 and 359,204 is: 538,809.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,468 : 359,204 = 359,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,468/359,204 = 359,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,468x = 359,204 × 359,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,468x = 129,027,513,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,027,513,616/239,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,809.00
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