Finding the Third Proportional to 181,058 and 238,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,058 and 238,107 is: 313,131.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,058 : 238,107 = 238,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,058/238,107 = 238,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,058x = 238,107 × 238,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,058x = 56,694,943,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,694,943,449/181,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,131.39
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