Finding the Third Proportional to 238,156 and 513,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,156 and 513,702 is: 1,108,054.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,156 : 513,702 = 513,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,156/513,702 = 513,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,156x = 513,702 × 513,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,156x = 263,889,744,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,889,744,804/238,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,108,054.15
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