Finding the Third Proportional to 233,208 and 356,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,208 and 356,572 is: 545,193.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,208 : 356,572 = 356,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,208/356,572 = 356,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,208x = 356,572 × 356,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,208x = 127,143,591,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,143,591,184/233,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,193.95
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