Finding the Third Proportional to 232,936 and 351,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,936 and 351,336 is: 529,918.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,936 : 351,336 = 351,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,936/351,336 = 351,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,936x = 351,336 × 351,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,936x = 123,436,984,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,436,984,896/232,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,918.02
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