Finding the Third Proportional to 237,051 and 335,416.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,051 and 335,416.50 is: 474,599.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,051 : 335,416.50 = 335,416.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,051/335,416.50 = 335,416.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,051x = 335,416.50 × 335,416.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,051x = 112,504,228,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,504,228,472.25/237,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,599.26
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