Finding the Third Proportional to 232,490 and 350,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,490 and 350,446 is: 528,248.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,490 : 350,446 = 350,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,490/350,446 = 350,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,490x = 350,446 × 350,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,490x = 122,812,398,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,812,398,916/232,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,248.09
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