Finding the Third Proportional to 233,466 and 356,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,466 and 356,976 is: 545,826.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,466 : 356,976 = 356,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,466/356,976 = 356,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,466x = 356,976 × 356,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,466x = 127,431,864,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,431,864,576/233,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,826.22
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