Finding the Third Proportional to 239,890 and 352,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,890 and 352,051 is: 516,653.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,890 : 352,051 = 352,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,890/352,051 = 352,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,890x = 352,051 × 352,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,890x = 123,939,906,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,939,906,601/239,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,653.08
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