Finding the Third Proportional to 238,032 and 368,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,032 and 368,804 is: 571,420.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,032 : 368,804 = 368,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,032/368,804 = 368,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,032x = 368,804 × 368,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,032x = 136,016,390,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,016,390,416/238,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,420.61
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