Finding the Third Proportional to 230,787 and 349,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,787 and 349,254 is: 528,532.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,787 : 349,254 = 349,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,787/349,254 = 349,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,787x = 349,254 × 349,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,787x = 121,978,356,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,978,356,516/230,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,532.18
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