Finding the Third Proportional to 233,784 and 330,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,784 and 330,800 is: 468,075.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,784 : 330,800 = 330,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,784/330,800 = 330,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,784x = 330,800 × 330,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,784x = 109,428,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,428,640,000/233,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,075.83
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