Finding the Third Proportional to 239,706 and 375,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,706 and 375,993 is: 589,767.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,706 : 375,993 = 375,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,706/375,993 = 375,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,706x = 375,993 × 375,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,706x = 141,370,736,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,370,736,049/239,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,767.20
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