Finding the Third Proportional to 145,787 and 238,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,787 and 238,059 is: 388,732.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,787 : 238,059 = 238,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,787/238,059 = 238,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,787x = 238,059 × 238,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,787x = 56,672,087,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,672,087,481/145,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,732.11
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