Finding the Third Proportional to 321,034 and 349,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,034 and 349,056 is: 379,523.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,034 : 349,056 = 349,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,034/349,056 = 349,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,034x = 349,056 × 349,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,034x = 121,840,091,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,840,091,136/321,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,523.95
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