Finding the Third Proportional to 233,815 and 352,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,815 and 352,301 is: 530,829.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,815 : 352,301 = 352,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,815/352,301 = 352,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,815x = 352,301 × 352,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,815x = 124,115,994,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,115,994,601/233,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,829.91
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