Finding the Third Proportional to 239,556 and 359,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,556 and 359,304 is: 538,911.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,556 : 359,304 = 359,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,556/359,304 = 359,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,556x = 359,304 × 359,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,556x = 129,099,364,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,099,364,416/239,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,911.00
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