Finding the Third Proportional to 238,332 and 349,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,332 and 349,476 is: 512,451.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,332 : 349,476 = 349,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,332/349,476 = 349,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,332x = 349,476 × 349,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,332x = 122,133,474,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,133,474,576/238,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,451.01
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