Finding the Third Proportional to 233,778 and 330,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,778 and 330,791 is: 468,062.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,778 : 330,791 = 330,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,778/330,791 = 330,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,778x = 330,791 × 330,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,778x = 109,422,685,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,422,685,681/233,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,062.37
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