Finding the Third Proportional to 232,512 and 551,343.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,512 and 551,343.75 is: 1,307,373.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,512 : 551,343.75 = 551,343.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,512/551,343.75 = 551,343.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,512x = 551,343.75 × 551,343.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,512x = 303,979,930,664.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,979,930,664.06/232,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,373.08
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