Finding the Third Proportional to 238,726.13 and 324,410.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,726.13 and 324,410.06 is: 440,847.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,726.13 : 324,410.06 = 324,410.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,726.13/324,410.06 = 324,410.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,726.13x = 324,410.06 × 324,410.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,726.13x = 105,241,888,651.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,241,888,651.25/238,726.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,847.81
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