Finding the Third Proportional to 112,719 and 238,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,719 and 238,011 is: 502,570.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,719 : 238,011 = 238,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,719/238,011 = 238,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,719x = 238,011 × 238,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,719x = 56,649,236,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,649,236,121/112,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,570.43
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