Finding the Third Proportional to 233,634 and 366,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,634 and 366,020 is: 573,420.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,634 : 366,020 = 366,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,634/366,020 = 366,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,634x = 366,020 × 366,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,634x = 133,970,640,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,970,640,400/233,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,420.99
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