Finding the Third Proportional to 110,888 and 238,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,888 and 238,382 is: 512,462.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,888 : 238,382 = 238,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,888/238,382 = 238,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,888x = 238,382 × 238,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,888x = 56,825,977,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,825,977,924/110,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,462.83
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