Finding the Third Proportional to 233,508 and 332,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,508 and 332,766 is: 474,215.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,508 : 332,766 = 332,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,508/332,766 = 332,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,508x = 332,766 × 332,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,508x = 110,733,210,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,733,210,756/233,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,215.92
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