Finding the Third Proportional to 229,032 and 346,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,032 and 346,059 is: 522,882.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,032 : 346,059 = 346,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,032/346,059 = 346,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,032x = 346,059 × 346,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,032x = 119,756,831,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,756,831,481/229,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,882.53
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