Finding the Third Proportional to 230,888 and 346,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,888 and 346,340 is: 519,522.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,888 : 346,340 = 346,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,888/346,340 = 346,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,888x = 346,340 × 346,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,888x = 119,951,395,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,951,395,600/230,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,522.00
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