Finding the Third Proportional to 110,182 and 238,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,182 and 238,676 is: 517,019.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,182 : 238,676 = 238,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,182/238,676 = 238,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,182x = 238,676 × 238,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,182x = 56,966,232,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,966,232,976/110,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,019.41
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