Finding the Third Proportional to 231,331 and 349,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,331 and 349,925 is: 529,317.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,331 : 349,925 = 349,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,331/349,925 = 349,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,331x = 349,925 × 349,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,331x = 122,447,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,447,505,625/231,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,317.32
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