Finding the Third Proportional to 232,697 and 350,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,697 and 350,985 is: 529,402.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,697 : 350,985 = 350,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,697/350,985 = 350,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,697x = 350,985 × 350,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,697x = 123,190,470,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,190,470,225/232,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,402.92
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