Finding the Third Proportional to 115,080 and 238,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,080 and 238,146 is: 492,818.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,080 : 238,146 = 238,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,080/238,146 = 238,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,080x = 238,146 × 238,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,080x = 56,713,517,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,713,517,316/115,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,818.19
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