Finding the Third Proportional to 233,766 and 376,467.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,766 and 376,467.75 is: 606,281.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,766 : 376,467.75 = 376,467.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,766/376,467.75 = 376,467.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,766x = 376,467.75 × 376,467.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,766x = 141,727,966,790.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,727,966,790.06/233,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,281.35
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