Finding the Third Proportional to 233,388 and 475,336.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,388 and 475,336.50 is: 968,107.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,388 : 475,336.50 = 475,336.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,388/475,336.50 = 475,336.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,388x = 475,336.50 × 475,336.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,388x = 225,944,788,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,944,788,232.25/233,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,107.99
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