Finding the Third Proportional to 234,409 and 361,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,409 and 361,344 is: 557,015.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,409 : 361,344 = 361,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,409/361,344 = 361,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,409x = 361,344 × 361,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,409x = 130,569,486,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,569,486,336/234,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,015.67
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