Finding the Third Proportional to 234,764 and 351,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,764 and 351,246 is: 525,522.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,764 : 351,246 = 351,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,764/351,246 = 351,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,764x = 351,246 × 351,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,764x = 123,373,752,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,373,752,516/234,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,522.45
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