Finding the Third Proportional to 238,294.13 and 371,507.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,294.13 and 371,507.63 is: 579,191.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,294.13 : 371,507.63 = 371,507.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,294.13/371,507.63 = 371,507.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,294.13x = 371,507.63 × 371,507.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,294.13x = 138,017,915,433.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,017,915,433.14/238,294.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,191.43
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