Finding the Third Proportional to 234,678 and 504,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,678 and 504,738 is: 1,085,574.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,678 : 504,738 = 504,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,678/504,738 = 504,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,678x = 504,738 × 504,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,678x = 254,760,448,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,760,448,644/234,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,574.48
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