Finding the Third Proportional to 233,936 and 376,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,936 and 376,743 is: 606,727.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,936 : 376,743 = 376,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,936/376,743 = 376,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,936x = 376,743 × 376,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,936x = 141,935,288,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,935,288,049/233,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,727.00
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