Finding the Third Proportional to 236,732 and 332,978
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,732 and 332,978 is: 468,353.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,732 : 332,978 = 332,978 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,732/332,978 = 332,978/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,732x = 332,978 × 332,978 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,732x = 110,874,348,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,874,348,484/236,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,353.87
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