Finding the Third Proportional to 233,260 and 371,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,260 and 371,343 is: 591,167.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,260 : 371,343 = 371,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,260/371,343 = 371,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,260x = 371,343 × 371,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,260x = 137,895,623,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,895,623,649/233,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,167.04
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