Finding the Third Proportional to 239,542 and 511,220.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,542 and 511,220.75 is: 1,091,026.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,542 : 511,220.75 = 511,220.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,542/511,220.75 = 511,220.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,542x = 511,220.75 × 511,220.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,542x = 261,346,655,230.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,346,655,230.56/239,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,026.44
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