Finding the Third Proportional to 238,030 and 326,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,030 and 326,394 is: 447,561.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,030 : 326,394 = 326,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,030/326,394 = 326,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,030x = 326,394 × 326,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,030x = 106,533,043,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,533,043,236/238,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,561.41
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