Finding the Third Proportional to 232,707 and 355,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,707 and 355,826 is: 544,083.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,707 : 355,826 = 355,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,707/355,826 = 355,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,707x = 355,826 × 355,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,707x = 126,612,142,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,612,142,276/232,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,083.94
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