Finding the Third Proportional to 230,793 and 349,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,793 and 349,278 is: 528,591.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,793 : 349,278 = 349,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,793/349,278 = 349,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,793x = 349,278 × 349,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,793x = 121,995,121,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,995,121,284/230,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,591.08
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