Finding the Third Proportional to 232,705 and 373,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,705 and 373,353 is: 599,009.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,705 : 373,353 = 373,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,705/373,353 = 373,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,705x = 373,353 × 373,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,705x = 139,392,462,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,392,462,609/232,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,009.31
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