Finding the Third Proportional to 234,876 and 352,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,876 and 352,386 is: 528,687.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,876 : 352,386 = 352,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,876/352,386 = 352,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,876x = 352,386 × 352,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,876x = 124,175,892,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,175,892,996/234,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,687.02
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