Finding the Third Proportional to 239,482.13 and 399,120.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,482.13 and 399,120.94 is: 665,175.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,482.13 : 399,120.94 = 399,120.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,482.13/399,120.94 = 399,120.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,482.13x = 399,120.94 × 399,120.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,482.13x = 159,297,522,750.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,297,522,750.88/239,482.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,175.00
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