Finding the Third Proportional to 235,144 and 336,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,144 and 336,122 is: 480,463.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,144 : 336,122 = 336,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,144/336,122 = 336,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,144x = 336,122 × 336,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,144x = 112,977,998,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,977,998,884/235,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,463.03
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