Finding the Third Proportional to 233,476 and 346,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,476 and 346,812 is: 515,164.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,476 : 346,812 = 346,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,476/346,812 = 346,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,476x = 346,812 × 346,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,476x = 120,278,563,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,278,563,344/233,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,164.57
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