Finding the Third Proportional to 239,474 and 348,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,474 and 348,678 is: 507,680.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,474 : 348,678 = 348,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,474/348,678 = 348,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,474x = 348,678 × 348,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,474x = 121,576,347,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,576,347,684/239,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,680.78
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