Finding the Third Proportional to 234,036 and 372,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,036 and 372,384 is: 592,515.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,036 : 372,384 = 372,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,036/372,384 = 372,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,036x = 372,384 × 372,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,036x = 138,669,843,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,669,843,456/234,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,515.01
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