Finding the Third Proportional to 232,904 and 351,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,904 and 351,288 is: 529,846.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,904 : 351,288 = 351,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,904/351,288 = 351,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,904x = 351,288 × 351,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,904x = 123,403,258,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,403,258,944/232,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,846.03
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