Finding the Third Proportional to 233,418 and 330,307.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,418 and 330,307.50 is: 467,414.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,418 : 330,307.50 = 330,307.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,418/330,307.50 = 330,307.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,418x = 330,307.50 × 330,307.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,418x = 109,103,044,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,103,044,556.25/233,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,414.87
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