Finding the Third Proportional to 233,100 and 348,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,100 and 348,732 is: 521,724.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,100 : 348,732 = 348,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,100/348,732 = 348,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,100x = 348,732 × 348,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,100x = 121,614,007,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,614,007,824/233,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,724.62
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