Finding the Third Proportional to 233,291 and 361,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,291 and 361,925 is: 561,486.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,291 : 361,925 = 361,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,291/361,925 = 361,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,291x = 361,925 × 361,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,291x = 130,989,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,989,705,625/233,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,486.32
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