Finding the Third Proportional to 233,862 and 376,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,862 and 376,636 is: 606,574.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,862 : 376,636 = 376,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,862/376,636 = 376,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,862x = 376,636 × 376,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,862x = 141,854,676,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,854,676,496/233,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,574.29
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