Finding the Third Proportional to 229,304 and 347,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,304 and 347,418 is: 526,372.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,304 : 347,418 = 347,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,304/347,418 = 347,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,304x = 347,418 × 347,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,304x = 120,699,266,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,699,266,724/229,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,372.27
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