Finding the Third Proportional to 233,428.50 and 365,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,428.50 and 365,796 is: 573,223.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,428.50 : 365,796 = 365,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,428.50/365,796 = 365,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,428.50x = 365,796 × 365,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,428.50x = 133,806,713,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,806,713,616/233,428.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,223.55
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