Finding the Third Proportional to 229,410 and 349,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,410 and 349,947 is: 533,816.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,410 : 349,947 = 349,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,410/349,947 = 349,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,410x = 349,947 × 349,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,410x = 122,462,902,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,462,902,809/229,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,816.76
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