Finding the Third Proportional to 237,634 and 334,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,634 and 334,347 is: 470,420.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,634 : 334,347 = 334,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,634/334,347 = 334,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,634x = 334,347 × 334,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,634x = 111,787,916,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,787,916,409/237,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,420.55
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