Finding the Third Proportional to 238,410 and 334,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,410 and 334,152 is: 468,342.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,410 : 334,152 = 334,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,410/334,152 = 334,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,410x = 334,152 × 334,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,410x = 111,657,559,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,657,559,104/238,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,342.60
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