Finding the Third Proportional to 236,466 and 325,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,466 and 325,167 is: 447,140.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,466 : 325,167 = 325,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,466/325,167 = 325,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,466x = 325,167 × 325,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,466x = 105,733,577,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,733,577,889/236,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,140.72
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