Finding the Third Proportional to 232,764 and 353,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,764 and 353,466 is: 536,759.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,764 : 353,466 = 353,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,764/353,466 = 353,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,764x = 353,466 × 353,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,764x = 124,938,213,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,938,213,156/232,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,759.18
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