Finding the Third Proportional to 233,980 and 355,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,980 and 355,893 is: 541,327.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,980 : 355,893 = 355,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,980/355,893 = 355,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,980x = 355,893 × 355,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,980x = 126,659,827,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,659,827,449/233,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,327.58
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