Finding the Third Proportional to 234,036 and 353,121.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,036 and 353,121.75 is: 532,802.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,036 : 353,121.75 = 353,121.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,036/353,121.75 = 353,121.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,036x = 353,121.75 × 353,121.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,036x = 124,694,970,323.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,694,970,323.06/234,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,802.52
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