Finding the Third Proportional to 101,106 and 238,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,106 and 238,590 is: 563,024.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,106 : 238,590 = 238,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,106/238,590 = 238,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,106x = 238,590 × 238,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,106x = 56,925,188,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,925,188,100/101,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,024.83
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