Finding the Third Proportional to 233,282 and 349,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,282 and 349,860 is: 524,695.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,282 : 349,860 = 349,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,282/349,860 = 349,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,282x = 349,860 × 349,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,282x = 122,402,019,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,402,019,600/233,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,695.52
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