Finding the Third Proportional to 232,890 and 356,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,890 and 356,124 is: 544,567.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,890 : 356,124 = 356,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,890/356,124 = 356,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,890x = 356,124 × 356,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,890x = 126,824,303,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,824,303,376/232,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,567.41
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