Finding the Third Proportional to 110,596 and 238,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,596 and 238,664 is: 515,032.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,596 : 238,664 = 238,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,596/238,664 = 238,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,596x = 238,664 × 238,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,596x = 56,960,504,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,960,504,896/110,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,032.23
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