Finding the Third Proportional to 239,652 and 516,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,652 and 516,168 is: 1,111,734.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,652 : 516,168 = 516,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,652/516,168 = 516,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,652x = 516,168 × 516,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,652x = 266,429,404,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,429,404,224/239,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,111,734.53
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