Finding the Third Proportional to 239,824 and 369,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,824 and 369,056 is: 567,926.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,824 : 369,056 = 369,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,824/369,056 = 369,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,824x = 369,056 × 369,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,824x = 136,202,331,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,202,331,136/239,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,926.19
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