Finding the Third Proportional to 233,428 and 365,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,428 and 365,795 is: 573,221.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,428 : 365,795 = 365,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,428/365,795 = 365,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,428x = 365,795 × 365,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,428x = 133,805,982,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,805,982,025/233,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,221.64
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