Finding the Third Proportional to 233,498 and 369,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,498 and 369,795 is: 585,651.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,498 : 369,795 = 369,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,498/369,795 = 369,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,498x = 369,795 × 369,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,498x = 136,748,342,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,748,342,025/233,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,651.02
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