Finding the Third Proportional to 233,008 and 349,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,008 and 349,148 is: 523,176.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,008 : 349,148 = 349,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,008/349,148 = 349,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,008x = 349,148 × 349,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,008x = 121,904,325,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,904,325,904/233,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,176.57
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