Finding the Third Proportional to 233,788 and 330,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,788 and 330,804 is: 468,079.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,788 : 330,804 = 330,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,788/330,804 = 330,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,788x = 330,804 × 330,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,788x = 109,431,286,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,431,286,416/233,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,079.14
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