Finding the Third Proportional to 234,758 and 457,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,758 and 457,756 is: 892,581.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,758 : 457,756 = 457,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,758/457,756 = 457,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,758x = 457,756 × 457,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,758x = 209,540,555,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,540,555,536/234,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,581.11
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