Finding the Third Proportional to 238,096 and 360,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,096 and 360,216 is: 544,971.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,096 : 360,216 = 360,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,096/360,216 = 360,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,096x = 360,216 × 360,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,096x = 129,755,566,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,755,566,656/238,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,971.64
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