Finding the Third Proportional to 234,072 and 352,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,072 and 352,754 is: 531,611.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,072 : 352,754 = 352,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,072/352,754 = 352,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,072x = 352,754 × 352,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,072x = 124,435,384,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,435,384,516/234,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,611.57
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