Finding the Third Proportional to 233,305 and 349,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,305 and 349,871 is: 524,676.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,305 : 349,871 = 349,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,305/349,871 = 349,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,305x = 349,871 × 349,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,305x = 122,409,716,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,409,716,641/233,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,676.78
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