Finding the Third Proportional to 239,564 and 359,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,564 and 359,316 is: 538,929.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,564 : 359,316 = 359,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,564/359,316 = 359,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,564x = 359,316 × 359,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,564x = 129,107,987,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,107,987,856/239,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,929.00
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