Finding the Third Proportional to 237,739 and 349,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,739 and 349,329 is: 513,297.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,739 : 349,329 = 349,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,739/349,329 = 349,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,739x = 349,329 × 349,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,739x = 122,030,750,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,030,750,241/237,739 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,297.15
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