Finding the Third Proportional to 234,674 and 336,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,674 and 336,288 is: 481,900.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,674 : 336,288 = 336,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,674/336,288 = 336,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,674x = 336,288 × 336,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,674x = 113,089,618,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,089,618,944/234,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,900.93
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