Finding the Third Proportional to 232,526 and 350,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,526 and 350,497 is: 528,320.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,526 : 350,497 = 350,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,526/350,497 = 350,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,526x = 350,497 × 350,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,526x = 122,848,147,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,848,147,009/232,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,320.05
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