Finding the Third Proportional to 233,462 and 352,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,462 and 352,299 is: 531,626.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,462 : 352,299 = 352,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,462/352,299 = 352,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,462x = 352,299 × 352,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,462x = 124,114,585,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,114,585,401/233,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,626.50
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