Finding the Third Proportional to 232,833 and 356,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,833 and 356,016 is: 544,370.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,833 : 356,016 = 356,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,833/356,016 = 356,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,833x = 356,016 × 356,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,833x = 126,747,392,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,747,392,256/232,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,370.40
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