Finding the Third Proportional to 233,644 and 355,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,644 and 355,086 is: 539,650.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,644 : 355,086 = 355,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,644/355,086 = 355,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,644x = 355,086 × 355,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,644x = 126,086,067,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,086,067,396/233,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,650.35
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