Finding the Third Proportional to 112,354 and 238,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,354 and 238,559 is: 506,527.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,354 : 238,559 = 238,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,354/238,559 = 238,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,354x = 238,559 × 238,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,354x = 56,910,396,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,910,396,481/112,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,527.55
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