Finding the Third Proportional to 234,044 and 353,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,044 and 353,127 is: 532,800.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,044 : 353,127 = 353,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,044/353,127 = 353,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,044x = 353,127 × 353,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,044x = 124,698,678,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,698,678,129/234,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,800.15
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