Finding the Third Proportional to 236,864 and 307,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,864 and 307,304 is: 398,691.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,864 : 307,304 = 307,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,864/307,304 = 307,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,864x = 307,304 × 307,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,864x = 94,435,748,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,435,748,416/236,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,691.86
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