Finding the Third Proportional to 233,965 and 349,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 233,965 and 349,386 is: 521,747.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,965 : 349,386 = 349,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,965/349,386 = 349,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,965x = 349,386 × 349,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,965x = 122,070,576,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,070,576,996/233,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,747.17
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