Finding the Third Proportional to 101,187 and 238,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,187 and 238,752 is: 563,338.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,187 : 238,752 = 238,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,187/238,752 = 238,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,187x = 238,752 × 238,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,187x = 57,002,517,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,002,517,504/101,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,338.35
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