Finding the Third Proportional to 238,984 and 366,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,984 and 366,831 is: 563,071.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,984 : 366,831 = 366,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,984/366,831 = 366,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,984x = 366,831 × 366,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,984x = 134,564,982,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,564,982,561/238,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,071.09
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