Finding the Third Proportional to 239,892 and 352,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,892 and 352,062 is: 516,681.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,892 : 352,062 = 352,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,892/352,062 = 352,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,892x = 352,062 × 352,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,892x = 123,947,651,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,947,651,844/239,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,681.06
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