Finding the Third Proportional to 232,813 and 360,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,813 and 360,607 is: 558,548.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,813 : 360,607 = 360,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,813/360,607 = 360,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,813x = 360,607 × 360,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,813x = 130,037,408,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,037,408,449/232,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,548.74
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