Finding the Third Proportional to 146,732 and 233,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,732 and 233,230 is: 370,718.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,732 : 233,230 = 233,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,732/233,230 = 233,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,732x = 233,230 × 233,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,732x = 54,396,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,396,232,900/146,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,718.27
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