Finding the Third Proportional to 238,626 and 334,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,626 and 334,476 is: 468,826.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,626 : 334,476 = 334,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,626/334,476 = 334,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,626x = 334,476 × 334,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,626x = 111,874,194,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,874,194,576/238,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,826.51
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