Finding the Third Proportional to 230,002 and 349,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,002 and 349,154 is: 530,032.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,002 : 349,154 = 349,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,002/349,154 = 349,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,002x = 349,154 × 349,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,002x = 121,908,515,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,908,515,716/230,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,032.42
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