Finding the Third Proportional to 234,710 and 353,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,710 and 353,188 is: 531,471.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,710 : 353,188 = 353,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,710/353,188 = 353,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,710x = 353,188 × 353,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,710x = 124,741,763,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,741,763,344/234,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,471.87
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