Finding the Third Proportional to 110,498 and 238,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,498 and 238,468 is: 514,642.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,498 : 238,468 = 238,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,498/238,468 = 238,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,498x = 238,468 × 238,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,498x = 56,866,987,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,866,987,024/110,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,642.68
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