Finding the Third Proportional to 234,048 and 353,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,048 and 353,178 is: 532,944.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,048 : 353,178 = 353,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,048/353,178 = 353,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,048x = 353,178 × 353,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,048x = 124,734,699,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,734,699,684/234,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,944.95
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