Finding the Third Proportional to 233,382 and 475,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,382 and 475,332 is: 968,114.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,382 : 475,332 = 475,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,382/475,332 = 475,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,382x = 475,332 × 475,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,382x = 225,940,510,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,940,510,224/233,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,114.55
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