Finding the Third Proportional to 234,748 and 351,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,748 and 351,222 is: 525,486.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,748 : 351,222 = 351,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,748/351,222 = 351,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,748x = 351,222 × 351,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,748x = 123,356,893,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,356,893,284/234,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,486.45
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