Finding the Third Proportional to 231,396 and 349,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,396 and 349,560 is: 528,065.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,396 : 349,560 = 349,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,396/349,560 = 349,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,396x = 349,560 × 349,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,396x = 122,192,193,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,192,193,600/231,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,065.28
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