Finding the Third Proportional to 238.13 and 366.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 238.13 and 366.38 is: 563.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238.13 : 366.38 = 366.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238.13/366.38 = 366.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238.13x = 366.38 × 366.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238.13x = 134,230.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,230.64/238.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563.70
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