Finding the Third Proportional to 233,216 and 360,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,216 and 360,131 is: 556,112.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,216 : 360,131 = 360,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,216/360,131 = 360,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,216x = 360,131 × 360,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,216x = 129,694,337,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,694,337,161/233,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,112.52
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