Finding the Third Proportional to 233,040 and 356,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,040 and 356,352 is: 544,913.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,040 : 356,352 = 356,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,040/356,352 = 356,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,040x = 356,352 × 356,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,040x = 126,986,747,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,986,747,904/233,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,913.95
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