Finding the Third Proportional to 233,360 and 352,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,360 and 352,178 is: 531,493.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,360 : 352,178 = 352,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,360/352,178 = 352,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,360x = 352,178 × 352,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,360x = 124,029,343,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,029,343,684/233,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,493.59
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