Finding the Third Proportional to 110,342 and 238,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,342 and 238,174 is: 514,100.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,342 : 238,174 = 238,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,342/238,174 = 238,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,342x = 238,174 × 238,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,342x = 56,726,854,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,726,854,276/110,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,100.29
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