Finding the Third Proportional to 114,651 and 234,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,651 and 234,405 is: 479,243.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,651 : 234,405 = 234,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,651/234,405 = 234,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,651x = 234,405 × 234,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,651x = 54,945,704,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,945,704,025/114,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,243.13
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