Finding the Third Proportional to 233,524 and 362,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,524 and 362,334 is: 562,194.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,524 : 362,334 = 362,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,524/362,334 = 362,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,524x = 362,334 × 362,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,524x = 131,285,927,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,285,927,556/233,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,194.58
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