Finding the Third Proportional to 231,570 and 347,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,570 and 347,916 is: 522,716.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,570 : 347,916 = 347,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,570/347,916 = 347,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,570x = 347,916 × 347,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,570x = 121,045,543,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,045,543,056/231,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,716.86
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