Finding the Third Proportional to 230,948 and 347,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,948 and 347,102 is: 521,675.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,948 : 347,102 = 347,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,948/347,102 = 347,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,948x = 347,102 × 347,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,948x = 120,479,798,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,479,798,404/230,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,675.00
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