Finding the Third Proportional to 234,740 and 351,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,740 and 351,210 is: 525,468.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,740 : 351,210 = 351,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,740/351,210 = 351,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,740x = 351,210 × 351,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,740x = 123,348,464,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,348,464,100/234,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,468.45
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