Finding the Third Proportional to 229,754 and 343,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,754 and 343,254 is: 512,823.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,754 : 343,254 = 343,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,754/343,254 = 343,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,754x = 343,254 × 343,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,754x = 117,823,308,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,823,308,516/229,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,823.75
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