Finding the Third Proportional to 110,326 and 238,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,326 and 238,143 is: 514,041.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,326 : 238,143 = 238,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,326/238,143 = 238,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,326x = 238,143 × 238,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,326x = 56,712,088,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,712,088,449/110,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,041.01
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