Finding the Third Proportional to 233,572 and 356,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,572 and 356,190 is: 543,178.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,572 : 356,190 = 356,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,572/356,190 = 356,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,572x = 356,190 × 356,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,572x = 126,871,316,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,871,316,100/233,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,178.62
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