Finding the Third Proportional to 232,156 and 350,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,156 and 350,097 is: 527,954.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,156 : 350,097 = 350,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,156/350,097 = 350,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,156x = 350,097 × 350,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,156x = 122,567,909,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,567,909,409/232,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,954.95
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