Finding the Third Proportional to 233,148 and 349,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,148 and 349,722 is: 524,583
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,148 : 349,722 = 349,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,148/349,722 = 349,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,148x = 349,722 × 349,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,148x = 122,305,477,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,305,477,284/233,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,583
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