Finding the Third Proportional to 232,976 and 351,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,976 and 351,676 is: 530,853.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,976 : 351,676 = 351,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,976/351,676 = 351,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,976x = 351,676 × 351,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,976x = 123,676,008,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,676,008,976/232,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,853.00
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