Finding the Third Proportional to 239,731.69 and 363,971.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,731.69 and 363,971.63 is: 552,598.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,731.69 : 363,971.63 = 363,971.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,731.69/363,971.63 = 363,971.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,731.69x = 363,971.63 × 363,971.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,731.69x = 132,475,343,805.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,475,343,805.14/239,731.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,598.39
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