Finding the Third Proportional to 238,004 and 369,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,004 and 369,318 is: 573,081.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,004 : 369,318 = 369,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,004/369,318 = 369,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,004x = 369,318 × 369,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,004x = 136,395,785,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,395,785,124/238,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,081.90
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