Finding the Third Proportional to 234,736 and 351,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,736 and 351,204 is: 525,459.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,736 : 351,204 = 351,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,736/351,204 = 351,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,736x = 351,204 × 351,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,736x = 123,344,249,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,344,249,616/234,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,459.45
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