Finding the Third Proportional to 233,780 and 330,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,780 and 330,794 is: 468,066.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,780 : 330,794 = 330,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,780/330,794 = 330,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,780x = 330,794 × 330,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,780x = 109,424,670,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,424,670,436/233,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,066.86
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