Finding the Third Proportional to 232,974 and 349,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 232,974 and 349,101 is: 523,112.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,974 : 349,101 = 349,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,974/349,101 = 349,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,974x = 349,101 × 349,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,974x = 121,871,508,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,871,508,201/232,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,112.06
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