Finding the Third Proportional to 238,174 and 368,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,174 and 368,625 is: 570,525.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,174 : 368,625 = 368,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,174/368,625 = 368,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,174x = 368,625 × 368,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,174x = 135,884,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,884,390,625/238,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,525.71
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