Finding the Third Proportional to 232,578 and 350,223.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,578 and 350,223.75 is: 527,378.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,578 : 350,223.75 = 350,223.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,578/350,223.75 = 350,223.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,578x = 350,223.75 × 350,223.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,578x = 122,656,675,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,656,675,064.06/232,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,378.66
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