Finding the Third Proportional to 233,253 and 371,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,253 and 371,331 is: 591,146.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,253 : 371,331 = 371,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,253/371,331 = 371,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,253x = 371,331 × 371,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,253x = 137,886,711,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,886,711,561/233,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,146.57
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