Finding the Third Proportional to 238,290 and 370,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,290 and 370,503 is: 576,073.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,290 : 370,503 = 370,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,290/370,503 = 370,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,290x = 370,503 × 370,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,290x = 137,272,473,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,272,473,009/238,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,073.16
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