Finding the Third Proportional to 234,016 and 366,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,016 and 366,724 is: 574,689.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,016 : 366,724 = 366,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,016/366,724 = 366,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,016x = 366,724 × 366,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,016x = 134,486,492,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,486,492,176/234,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,689.30
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