Finding the Third Proportional to 234,752 and 351,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,752 and 351,228 is: 525,495.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,752 : 351,228 = 351,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,752/351,228 = 351,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,752x = 351,228 × 351,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,752x = 123,361,107,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,361,107,984/234,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,495.45
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