Finding the Third Proportional to 233,946 and 376,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,946 and 376,758 is: 606,749.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,946 : 376,758 = 376,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,946/376,758 = 376,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,946x = 376,758 × 376,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,946x = 141,946,590,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,946,590,564/233,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,749.38
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