Finding the Third Proportional to 233,448 and 356,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,448 and 356,004 is: 542,899.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,448 : 356,004 = 356,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,448/356,004 = 356,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,448x = 356,004 × 356,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,448x = 126,738,848,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,738,848,016/233,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,899.70
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