Finding the Third Proportional to 234,820 and 352,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,820 and 352,278 is: 528,489.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,820 : 352,278 = 352,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,820/352,278 = 352,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,820x = 352,278 × 352,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,820x = 124,099,789,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,099,789,284/234,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,489.01
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