Finding the Third Proportional to 232,930 and 351,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,930 and 351,610 is: 530,758.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,930 : 351,610 = 351,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,930/351,610 = 351,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,930x = 351,610 × 351,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,930x = 123,629,592,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,629,592,100/232,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,758.56
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