Finding the Third Proportional to 233,072 and 349,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,072 and 349,480 is: 524,028.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,072 : 349,480 = 349,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,072/349,480 = 349,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,072x = 349,480 × 349,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,072x = 122,136,270,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,136,270,400/233,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,028.07
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