Finding the Third Proportional to 232,324 and 348,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,324 and 348,518 is: 522,825.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,324 : 348,518 = 348,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,324/348,518 = 348,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,324x = 348,518 × 348,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,324x = 121,464,796,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,464,796,324/232,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,825.00
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