Finding the Third Proportional to 233,249 and 349,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,249 and 349,809 is: 524,616.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,249 : 349,809 = 349,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,249/349,809 = 349,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,249x = 349,809 × 349,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,249x = 122,366,336,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,366,336,481/233,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,616.77
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