Finding the Third Proportional to 236,449 and 332,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,449 and 332,559 is: 467,735.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,449 : 332,559 = 332,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,449/332,559 = 332,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,449x = 332,559 × 332,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,449x = 110,595,488,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,595,488,481/236,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,735.07
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