Finding the Third Proportional to 239,760 and 357,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,760 and 357,999 is: 534,548.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,760 : 357,999 = 357,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,760/357,999 = 357,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,760x = 357,999 × 357,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,760x = 128,163,284,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,163,284,001/239,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,548.23
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