Finding the Third Proportional to 232,620 and 348,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,620 and 348,921 is: 523,368.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,620 : 348,921 = 348,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,620/348,921 = 348,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,620x = 348,921 × 348,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,620x = 121,745,864,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,745,864,241/232,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,368.00
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