Finding the Third Proportional to 233,924 and 352,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,924 and 352,990 is: 532,659.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,924 : 352,990 = 352,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,924/352,990 = 352,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,924x = 352,990 × 352,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,924x = 124,601,940,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,601,940,100/233,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,659.92
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