Finding the Third Proportional to 229,214 and 350,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,214 and 350,409 is: 535,684.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,214 : 350,409 = 350,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,214/350,409 = 350,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,214x = 350,409 × 350,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,214x = 122,786,467,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,786,467,281/229,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,684.85
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