Finding the Third Proportional to 239,472 and 359,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,472 and 359,210 is: 538,818.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,472 : 359,210 = 359,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,472/359,210 = 359,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,472x = 359,210 × 359,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,472x = 129,031,824,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,031,824,100/239,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,818.00
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