Finding the Third Proportional to 233,424 and 370,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,424 and 370,548 is: 588,224.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,424 : 370,548 = 370,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,424/370,548 = 370,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,424x = 370,548 × 370,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,424x = 137,305,820,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,305,820,304/233,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,224.95
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