Finding the Third Proportional to 233,280 and 349,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,280 and 349,857 is: 524,691.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,280 : 349,857 = 349,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,280/349,857 = 349,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,280x = 349,857 × 349,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,280x = 122,399,920,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,399,920,449/233,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,691.02
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