Finding the Third Proportional to 234,056 and 353,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,056 and 353,154 is: 532,854.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,056 : 353,154 = 353,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,056/353,154 = 353,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,056x = 353,154 × 353,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,056x = 124,717,747,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,717,747,716/234,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,854.31
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