Finding the Third Proportional to 232,776 and 355,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,776 and 355,926 is: 544,228.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,776 : 355,926 = 355,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,776/355,926 = 355,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,776x = 355,926 × 355,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,776x = 126,683,317,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,683,317,476/232,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,228.43
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