Finding the Third Proportional to 110,505 and 238,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,505 and 238,617 is: 515,253.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,505 : 238,617 = 238,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,505/238,617 = 238,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,505x = 238,617 × 238,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,505x = 56,938,072,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,938,072,689/110,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,253.36
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