Finding the Third Proportional to 238,126 and 324,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,126 and 324,282 is: 441,609.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,126 : 324,282 = 324,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,126/324,282 = 324,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,126x = 324,282 × 324,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,126x = 105,158,815,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,158,815,524/238,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,609.97
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