Finding the Third Proportional to 238,982 and 366,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,982 and 366,828 is: 563,066.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,982 : 366,828 = 366,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,982/366,828 = 366,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,982x = 366,828 × 366,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,982x = 134,562,781,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,562,781,584/238,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,066.60
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