Finding the Third Proportional to 234,756 and 457,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,756 and 457,752 is: 892,573.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,756 : 457,752 = 457,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,756/457,752 = 457,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,756x = 457,752 × 457,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,756x = 209,536,893,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,536,893,504/234,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,573.11
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