Finding the Third Proportional to 110,178 and 238,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,178 and 238,674 is: 517,029.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,178 : 238,674 = 238,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,178/238,674 = 238,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,178x = 238,674 × 238,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,178x = 56,965,278,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,965,278,276/110,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,029.52
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