Finding the Third Proportional to 237,050 and 335,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,050 and 335,415 is: 474,597.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,050 : 335,415 = 335,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,050/335,415 = 335,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,050x = 335,415 × 335,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,050x = 112,503,222,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,503,222,225/237,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,597.01
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