Finding the Third Proportional to 239,810.63 and 518,045.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,810.63 and 518,045.63 is: 1,119,096.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,810.63 : 518,045.63 = 518,045.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,810.63/518,045.63 = 518,045.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,810.63x = 518,045.63 × 518,045.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,810.63x = 268,371,269,581.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,371,269,581.64/239,810.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,096.66
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