Finding the Third Proportional to 238,656 and 367,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,656 and 367,104 is: 564,684.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,656 : 367,104 = 367,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,656/367,104 = 367,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,656x = 367,104 × 367,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,656x = 134,765,346,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,765,346,816/238,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,684.51
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