Finding the Third Proportional to 232,462 and 359,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,462 and 359,206 is: 555,053.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,462 : 359,206 = 359,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,462/359,206 = 359,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,462x = 359,206 × 359,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,462x = 129,028,950,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,028,950,436/232,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,053.95
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