Finding the Third Proportional to 236,472 and 325,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,472 and 325,176 is: 447,154.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,472 : 325,176 = 325,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,472/325,176 = 325,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,472x = 325,176 × 325,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,472x = 105,739,430,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,739,430,976/236,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,154.13
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