Finding the Third Proportional to 110,565 and 238,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,565 and 238,482 is: 514,391.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,565 : 238,482 = 238,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,565/238,482 = 238,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,565x = 238,482 × 238,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,565x = 56,873,664,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,873,664,324/110,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,391.21
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