Finding the Third Proportional to 238,944 and 352,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,944 and 352,932 is: 521,297.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,944 : 352,932 = 352,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,944/352,932 = 352,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,944x = 352,932 × 352,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,944x = 124,560,996,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,560,996,624/238,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,297.86
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