Finding the Third Proportional to 233,544 and 332,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,544 and 332,817 is: 474,288.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,544 : 332,817 = 332,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,544/332,817 = 332,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,544x = 332,817 × 332,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,544x = 110,767,155,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,767,155,489/233,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,288.17
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