Finding the Third Proportional to 233,861 and 376,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,861 and 376,633 is: 606,567.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,861 : 376,633 = 376,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,861/376,633 = 376,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,861x = 376,633 × 376,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,861x = 141,852,416,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,852,416,689/233,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,567.22
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