Finding the Third Proportional to 233,444 and 354,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,444 and 354,783 is: 539,191.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,444 : 354,783 = 354,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,444/354,783 = 354,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,444x = 354,783 × 354,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,444x = 125,870,977,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,870,977,089/233,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,191.31
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