Finding the Third Proportional to 239,479.50 and 524,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,479.50 and 524,886 is: 1,150,433.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,479.50 : 524,886 = 524,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,479.50/524,886 = 524,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,479.50x = 524,886 × 524,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,479.50x = 275,505,312,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,505,312,996/239,479.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,150,433.81
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