Finding the Third Proportional to 233,426 and 365,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,426 and 365,792 is: 573,217.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,426 : 365,792 = 365,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,426/365,792 = 365,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,426x = 365,792 × 365,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,426x = 133,803,787,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,803,787,264/233,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,217.15
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