Finding the Third Proportional to 232,204 and 354,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,204 and 354,957 is: 542,602.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,204 : 354,957 = 354,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,204/354,957 = 354,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,204x = 354,957 × 354,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,204x = 125,994,471,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,994,471,849/232,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,602.50
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