Finding the Third Proportional to 238,104 and 360,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,104 and 360,228 is: 544,989.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,104 : 360,228 = 360,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,104/360,228 = 360,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,104x = 360,228 × 360,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,104x = 129,764,211,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,764,211,984/238,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,989.63
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