Finding the Third Proportional to 233,352 and 385,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,352 and 385,020 is: 635,265.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,352 : 385,020 = 385,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,352/385,020 = 385,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,352x = 385,020 × 385,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,352x = 148,240,400,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,240,400,400/233,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,265.18
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