Finding the Third Proportional to 234,654 and 336,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,654 and 336,264 is: 481,873.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,654 : 336,264 = 336,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,654/336,264 = 336,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,654x = 336,264 × 336,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,654x = 113,073,477,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,073,477,696/234,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,873.22
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