Finding the Third Proportional to 238,778 and 372,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,778 and 372,693 is: 581,712.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,778 : 372,693 = 372,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,778/372,693 = 372,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,778x = 372,693 × 372,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,778x = 138,900,072,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,900,072,249/238,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,712.19
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