Finding the Third Proportional to 232,035 and 369,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,035 and 369,216 is: 587,499.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,035 : 369,216 = 369,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,035/369,216 = 369,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,035x = 369,216 × 369,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,035x = 136,320,454,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,320,454,656/232,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,499.54
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