Finding the Third Proportional to 232,500 and 350,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,500 and 350,460 is: 528,267.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,500 : 350,460 = 350,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,500/350,460 = 350,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,500x = 350,460 × 350,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,500x = 122,822,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,822,211,600/232,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,267.58
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