Finding the Third Proportional to 239,973 and 361,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,973 and 361,476 is: 544,498.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,973 : 361,476 = 361,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,973/361,476 = 361,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,973x = 361,476 × 361,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,973x = 130,664,898,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,664,898,576/239,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,498.33
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