Finding the Third Proportional to 232,878 and 350,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,878 and 350,673 is: 528,051.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,878 : 350,673 = 350,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,878/350,673 = 350,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,878x = 350,673 × 350,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,878x = 122,971,552,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,971,552,929/232,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,051.40
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