Finding the Third Proportional to 232,746 and 355,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,746 and 355,885 is: 544,173.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,746 : 355,885 = 355,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,746/355,885 = 355,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,746x = 355,885 × 355,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,746x = 126,654,133,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,654,133,225/232,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,173.19
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