Finding the Third Proportional to 231,740 and 358,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,740 and 358,636 is: 555,017.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,740 : 358,636 = 358,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,740/358,636 = 358,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,740x = 358,636 × 358,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,740x = 128,619,780,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,619,780,496/231,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,017.61
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