Finding the Third Proportional to 234,322 and 354,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,322 and 354,770 is: 537,131.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,322 : 354,770 = 354,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,322/354,770 = 354,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,322x = 354,770 × 354,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,322x = 125,861,752,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,861,752,900/234,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,131.61
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