Finding the Third Proportional to 234,412 and 350,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,412 and 350,072 is: 522,799.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,412 : 350,072 = 350,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,412/350,072 = 350,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,412x = 350,072 × 350,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,412x = 122,550,405,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,550,405,184/234,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,799.20
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