Finding the Third Proportional to 234,054 and 347,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,054 and 347,618 is: 516,283.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,054 : 347,618 = 347,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,054/347,618 = 347,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,054x = 347,618 × 347,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,054x = 120,838,273,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,838,273,924/234,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,283.74
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