Finding the Third Proportional to 233,127 and 348,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,127 and 348,251 is: 520,226.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,127 : 348,251 = 348,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,127/348,251 = 348,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,127x = 348,251 × 348,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,127x = 121,278,759,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,278,759,001/233,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,226.14
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