Finding the Third Proportional to 233,422 and 360,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,422 and 360,496 is: 556,748.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,422 : 360,496 = 360,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,422/360,496 = 360,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,422x = 360,496 × 360,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,422x = 129,957,366,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,957,366,016/233,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,748.58
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