Finding the Third Proportional to 233,063 and 352,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,063 and 352,746 is: 533,888.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,063 : 352,746 = 352,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,063/352,746 = 352,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,063x = 352,746 × 352,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,063x = 124,429,740,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,429,740,516/233,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,888.86
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