Finding the Third Proportional to 232,308 and 357,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,308 and 357,210 is: 549,266.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,308 : 357,210 = 357,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,308/357,210 = 357,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,308x = 357,210 × 357,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,308x = 127,598,984,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,598,984,100/232,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,266.42
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