Finding the Third Proportional to 234,752 and 457,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,752 and 457,744 is: 892,557.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,752 : 457,744 = 457,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,752/457,744 = 457,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,752x = 457,744 × 457,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,752x = 209,529,569,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,529,569,536/234,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,557.12
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