Finding the Third Proportional to 349 and 905
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Solution
The third proportional to 349 and 905 is: 2,346.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349 : 905 = 905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349/905 = 905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349x = 905 × 905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349x = 819,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 819,025/349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346.78
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