Finding the Third Proportional to 238,682 and 334,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,682 and 334,587 is: 469,027.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,682 : 334,587 = 334,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,682/334,587 = 334,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,682x = 334,587 × 334,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,682x = 111,948,460,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,948,460,569/238,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,027.66
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