Finding the Third Proportional to 235,542 and 336,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,542 and 336,427 is: 480,522.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,542 : 336,427 = 336,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,542/336,427 = 336,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,542x = 336,427 × 336,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,542x = 113,183,126,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,183,126,329/235,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,522.06
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