Finding the Third Proportional to 238,912 and 521,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,912 and 521,600 is: 1,138,773.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,912 : 521,600 = 521,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,912/521,600 = 521,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,912x = 521,600 × 521,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,912x = 272,066,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,066,560,000/238,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138,773.10
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