Finding the Third Proportional to 181,060 and 238,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,060 and 238,110 is: 313,135.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,060 : 238,110 = 238,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,060/238,110 = 238,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,060x = 238,110 × 238,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,060x = 56,696,372,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,696,372,100/181,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,135.82
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