Finding the Third Proportional to 239,549 and 333,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,549 and 333,075 is: 463,115.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,549 : 333,075 = 333,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,549/333,075 = 333,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,549x = 333,075 × 333,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,549x = 110,938,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,938,955,625/239,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,115.92
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