Finding the Third Proportional to 233,340 and 352,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,340 and 352,146 is: 531,442.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,340 : 352,146 = 352,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,340/352,146 = 352,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,340x = 352,146 × 352,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,340x = 124,006,805,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,006,805,316/233,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,442.55
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