Finding the Third Proportional to 234,013 and 334,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,013 and 334,407 is: 477,871.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,013 : 334,407 = 334,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,013/334,407 = 334,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,013x = 334,407 × 334,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,013x = 111,828,041,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,828,041,649/234,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,871.07
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