Finding the Third Proportional to 238,097 and 323,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,097 and 323,361 is: 439,158.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,097 : 323,361 = 323,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,097/323,361 = 323,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,097x = 323,361 × 323,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,097x = 104,562,336,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,562,336,321/238,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,158.56
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