Finding the Third Proportional to 232,552 and 350,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,552 and 350,532 is: 528,366.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,552 : 350,532 = 350,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,552/350,532 = 350,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,552x = 350,532 × 350,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,552x = 122,872,683,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,872,683,024/232,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,366.49
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