Finding the Third Proportional to 238,158 and 513,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,158 and 513,706 is: 1,108,062.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,158 : 513,706 = 513,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,158/513,706 = 513,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,158x = 513,706 × 513,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,158x = 263,893,854,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,893,854,436/238,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,108,062.10
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