Finding the Third Proportional to 233,478 and 364,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,478 and 364,797 is: 569,975.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,478 : 364,797 = 364,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,478/364,797 = 364,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,478x = 364,797 × 364,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,478x = 133,076,851,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,076,851,209/233,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,975.98
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