Finding the Third Proportional to 232,110 and 368,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,110 and 368,901 is: 586,307.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,110 : 368,901 = 368,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,110/368,901 = 368,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,110x = 368,901 × 368,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,110x = 136,087,947,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,087,947,801/232,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,307.99
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