Finding the Third Proportional to 232,944 and 351,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,944 and 351,348 is: 529,936.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,944 : 351,348 = 351,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,944/351,348 = 351,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,944x = 351,348 × 351,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,944x = 123,445,417,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,445,417,104/232,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,936.02
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