Finding the Third Proportional to 238,068 and 324,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,068 and 324,198 is: 441,488.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,068 : 324,198 = 324,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,068/324,198 = 324,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,068x = 324,198 × 324,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,068x = 105,104,343,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,104,343,204/238,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,488.75
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