Finding the Third Proportional to 233,810 and 361,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,810 and 361,627 is: 559,317.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,810 : 361,627 = 361,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,810/361,627 = 361,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,810x = 361,627 × 361,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,810x = 130,774,087,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,774,087,129/233,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,317.77
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