Finding the Third Proportional to 229,322 and 347,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,322 and 347,443 is: 526,406.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,322 : 347,443 = 347,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,322/347,443 = 347,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,322x = 347,443 × 347,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,322x = 120,716,638,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,716,638,249/229,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,406.70
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