Finding the Third Proportional to 238,322 and 349,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,322 and 349,464 is: 512,437.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,322 : 349,464 = 349,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,322/349,464 = 349,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,322x = 349,464 × 349,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,322x = 122,125,087,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,125,087,296/238,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,437.32
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