Finding the Third Proportional to 233,594 and 360,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,594 and 360,898 is: 557,580.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,594 : 360,898 = 360,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,594/360,898 = 360,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,594x = 360,898 × 360,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,594x = 130,247,366,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,247,366,404/233,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,580.10
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