Finding the Third Proportional to 231,172 and 362,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,172 and 362,732 is: 569,162.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,172 : 362,732 = 362,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,172/362,732 = 362,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,172x = 362,732 × 362,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,172x = 131,574,503,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,574,503,824/231,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,162.80
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