Finding the Third Proportional to 110,542 and 238,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,542 and 238,696 is: 515,422.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,542 : 238,696 = 238,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,542/238,696 = 238,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,542x = 238,696 × 238,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,542x = 56,975,780,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,975,780,416/110,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,422.02
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