Finding the Third Proportional to 233,468 and 360,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,468 and 360,567 is: 556,858.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,468 : 360,567 = 360,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,468/360,567 = 360,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,468x = 360,567 × 360,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,468x = 130,008,561,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,008,561,489/233,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,858.16
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