Finding the Third Proportional to 232,898 and 350,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,898 and 350,514 is: 527,527.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,898 : 350,514 = 350,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,898/350,514 = 350,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,898x = 350,514 × 350,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,898x = 122,860,064,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,860,064,196/232,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,527.35
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