Finding the Third Proportional to 233,316 and 366,063.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,316 and 366,063.75 is: 574,339.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,316 : 366,063.75 = 366,063.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,316/366,063.75 = 366,063.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,316x = 366,063.75 × 366,063.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,316x = 134,002,669,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,002,669,064.06/233,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,339.82
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