Finding the Third Proportional to 239,980 and 509,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,980 and 509,548 is: 1,081,920.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,980 : 509,548 = 509,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,980/509,548 = 509,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,980x = 509,548 × 509,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,980x = 259,639,164,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,639,164,304/239,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,081,920.01
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