Finding the Third Proportional to 230,944 and 347,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,944 and 347,096 is: 521,666.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,944 : 347,096 = 347,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,944/347,096 = 347,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,944x = 347,096 × 347,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,944x = 120,475,633,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,475,633,216/230,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,666.00
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