Finding the Third Proportional to 233,334 and 349,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,334 and 349,929 is: 524,785.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,334 : 349,929 = 349,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,334/349,929 = 349,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,334x = 349,929 × 349,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,334x = 122,450,305,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,450,305,041/233,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,785.52
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