Finding the Third Proportional to 234,826 and 356,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,826 and 356,723 is: 541,896.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,826 : 356,723 = 356,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,826/356,723 = 356,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,826x = 356,723 × 356,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,826x = 127,251,298,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,251,298,729/234,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,896.12
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