Finding the Third Proportional to 234,754 and 457,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,754 and 457,748 is: 892,565.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,754 : 457,748 = 457,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,754/457,748 = 457,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,754x = 457,748 × 457,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,754x = 209,533,231,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,533,231,504/234,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,565.12
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