Finding the Third Proportional to 239,904 and 516,713.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,904 and 516,713.63 is: 1,112,915.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,904 : 516,713.63 = 516,713.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,904/516,713.63 = 516,713.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,904x = 516,713.63 × 516,713.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,904x = 266,992,970,260.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,992,970,260.64/239,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,915.88
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