Finding the Third Proportional to 233,564 and 361,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,564 and 361,234 is: 558,690.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,564 : 361,234 = 361,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,564/361,234 = 361,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,564x = 361,234 × 361,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,564x = 130,490,002,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,490,002,756/233,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,690.56
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