Finding the Third Proportional to 229,636 and 349,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,636 and 349,314 is: 531,363.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,636 : 349,314 = 349,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,636/349,314 = 349,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,636x = 349,314 × 349,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,636x = 122,020,270,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,020,270,596/229,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,363.86
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