Finding the Third Proportional to 234,922 and 357,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,922 and 357,891 is: 545,227.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,922 : 357,891 = 357,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,922/357,891 = 357,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,922x = 357,891 × 357,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,922x = 128,085,967,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,085,967,881/234,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,227.64
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