Finding the Third Proportional to 235,470 and 336,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,470 and 336,286.50 is: 480,267.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,470 : 336,286.50 = 336,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,470/336,286.50 = 336,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,470x = 336,286.50 × 336,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,470x = 113,088,610,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,088,610,082.25/235,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,267.59
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