Finding the Third Proportional to 233,930 and 476,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,930 and 476,336 is: 969,931.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,930 : 476,336 = 476,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,930/476,336 = 476,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,930x = 476,336 × 476,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,930x = 226,895,984,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,895,984,896/233,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,931.11
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