Finding the Third Proportional to 233,954 and 349,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,954 and 349,372 is: 521,729.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,954 : 349,372 = 349,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,954/349,372 = 349,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,954x = 349,372 × 349,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,954x = 122,060,794,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,060,794,384/233,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,729.89
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