Finding the Third Proportional to 234,144 and 348,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,144 and 348,624 is: 519,076.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,144 : 348,624 = 348,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,144/348,624 = 348,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,144x = 348,624 × 348,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,144x = 121,538,693,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,538,693,376/234,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,076.69
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