Finding the Third Proportional to 229,300 and 347,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,300 and 347,412 is: 526,363.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,300 : 347,412 = 347,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,300/347,412 = 347,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,300x = 347,412 × 347,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,300x = 120,695,097,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,695,097,744/229,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,363.27
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