Finding the Third Proportional to 101,294 and 234,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,294 and 234,509 is: 542,919.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,294 : 234,509 = 234,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,294/234,509 = 234,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,294x = 234,509 × 234,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,294x = 54,994,471,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,994,471,081/101,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,919.33
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