Finding the Third Proportional to 232,900 and 350,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,900 and 350,517 is: 527,531.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,900 : 350,517 = 350,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,900/350,517 = 350,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,900x = 350,517 × 350,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,900x = 122,862,167,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,862,167,289/232,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,531.85
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