Finding the Third Proportional to 232,647 and 350,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,647 and 350,916 is: 529,308.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,647 : 350,916 = 350,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,647/350,916 = 350,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,647x = 350,916 × 350,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,647x = 123,142,039,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,142,039,056/232,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,308.52
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