Finding the Third Proportional to 233,660 and 332,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,660 and 332,994 is: 474,557.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,660 : 332,994 = 332,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,660/332,994 = 332,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,660x = 332,994 × 332,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,660x = 110,885,004,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,885,004,036/233,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,557.07
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