Finding the Third Proportional to 238,717.13 and 372,534.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,717.13 and 372,534.19 is: 581,364.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,717.13 : 372,534.19 = 372,534.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,717.13/372,534.19 = 372,534.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,717.13x = 372,534.19 × 372,534.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,717.13x = 138,781,720,856.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,781,720,856.29/238,717.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,364.75
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