Finding the Third Proportional to 239,469.75 and 368,188.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,469.75 and 368,188.88 is: 566,096.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,469.75 : 368,188.88 = 368,188.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,469.75/368,188.88 = 368,188.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,469.75x = 368,188.88 × 368,188.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,469.75x = 135,563,047,673.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,563,047,673.77/239,469.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,096.75
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