Finding the Third Proportional to 233,302 and 546,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,302 and 546,317 is: 1,279,295.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,302 : 546,317 = 546,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,302/546,317 = 546,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,302x = 546,317 × 546,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,302x = 298,462,264,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,462,264,489/233,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,295.78
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