Finding the Third Proportional to 233,250 and 371,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,250 and 371,328 is: 591,144.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,250 : 371,328 = 371,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,250/371,328 = 371,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,250x = 371,328 × 371,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,250x = 137,884,483,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,884,483,584/233,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,144.62
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