Finding the Third Proportional to 233,322 and 372,136.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,322 and 372,136.50 is: 593,538.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,322 : 372,136.50 = 372,136.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,322/372,136.50 = 372,136.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,322x = 372,136.50 × 372,136.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,322x = 138,485,574,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,485,574,632.25/233,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,538.43
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