Finding the Third Proportional to 233,694 and 381,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,694 and 381,566 is: 623,005.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,694 : 381,566 = 381,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,694/381,566 = 381,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,694x = 381,566 × 381,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,694x = 145,592,612,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,592,612,356/233,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,005.35
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