Finding the Third Proportional to 233,402 and 475,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,402 and 475,362 is: 968,153.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,402 : 475,362 = 475,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,402/475,362 = 475,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,402x = 475,362 × 475,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,402x = 225,969,031,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,969,031,044/233,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,153.79
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