Finding the Third Proportional to 242,235 and 346,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,235 and 346,743 is: 496,339.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,235 : 346,743 = 346,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,235/346,743 = 346,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,235x = 346,743 × 346,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,235x = 120,230,708,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,230,708,049/242,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,339.13
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