Finding the Third Proportional to 233,710 and 350,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,710 and 350,168 is: 524,657.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,710 : 350,168 = 350,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,710/350,168 = 350,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,710x = 350,168 × 350,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,710x = 122,617,628,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,617,628,224/233,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,657.17
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