Finding the Third Proportional to 233,383 and 362,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,383 and 362,075 is: 561,730.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,383 : 362,075 = 362,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,383/362,075 = 362,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,383x = 362,075 × 362,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,383x = 131,098,305,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,098,305,625/233,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,730.31
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