Finding the Third Proportional to 234,032 and 334,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,032 and 334,423 is: 477,878.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,032 : 334,423 = 334,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,032/334,423 = 334,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,032x = 334,423 × 334,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,032x = 111,838,742,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,838,742,929/234,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,878.00
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