Finding the Third Proportional to 110,330 and 238,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,330 and 238,158 is: 514,087.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,330 : 238,158 = 238,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,330/238,158 = 238,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,330x = 238,158 × 238,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,330x = 56,719,232,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,719,232,964/110,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,087.13
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