Finding the Third Proportional to 233,574 and 356,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,574 and 356,193 is: 543,183.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,574 : 356,193 = 356,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,574/356,193 = 356,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,574x = 356,193 × 356,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,574x = 126,873,453,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,873,453,249/233,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,183.12
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