Finding the Third Proportional to 119,138 and 238,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,138 and 238,264 is: 476,504.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,138 : 238,264 = 238,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,138/238,264 = 238,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,138x = 238,264 × 238,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,138x = 56,769,733,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,769,733,696/119,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,504.00
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