Finding the Third Proportional to 239,643.75 and 375,922.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,643.75 and 375,922.13 is: 589,698.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,643.75 : 375,922.13 = 375,922.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,643.75/375,922.13 = 375,922.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,643.75x = 375,922.13 × 375,922.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,643.75x = 141,317,444,064.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,317,444,064.52/239,643.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,698.02
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