Finding the Third Proportional to 233,146 and 342,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,146 and 342,067 is: 501,873.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,146 : 342,067 = 342,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,146/342,067 = 342,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,146x = 342,067 × 342,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,146x = 117,009,832,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,009,832,489/233,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,873.64
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