Finding the Third Proportional to 230,558 and 352,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,558 and 352,833 is: 539,955.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,558 : 352,833 = 352,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,558/352,833 = 352,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,558x = 352,833 × 352,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,558x = 124,491,125,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,491,125,889/230,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,955.79
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