Finding the Third Proportional to 232,690 and 355,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,690 and 355,801 is: 544,047.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,690 : 355,801 = 355,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,690/355,801 = 355,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,690x = 355,801 × 355,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,690x = 126,594,351,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,594,351,601/232,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,047.24
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