Finding the Third Proportional to 234,058 and 353,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,058 and 353,158 is: 532,861.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,058 : 353,158 = 353,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,058/353,158 = 353,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,058x = 353,158 × 353,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,058x = 124,720,572,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,720,572,964/234,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,861.82
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