Finding the Third Proportional to 238,474.13 and 334,221.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,474.13 and 334,221.19 is: 468,410.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,474.13 : 334,221.19 = 334,221.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,474.13/334,221.19 = 334,221.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,474.13x = 334,221.19 × 334,221.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,474.13x = 111,703,802,173.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,703,802,173.91/238,474.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,410.58
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