Finding the Third Proportional to 232,626 and 348,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,626 and 348,929 is: 523,378.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,626 : 348,929 = 348,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,626/348,929 = 348,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,626x = 348,929 × 348,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,626x = 121,751,447,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,751,447,041/232,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,378.50
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