Finding the Third Proportional to 234,924 and 363,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,924 and 363,906 is: 563,703.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,924 : 363,906 = 363,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,924/363,906 = 363,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,924x = 363,906 × 363,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,924x = 132,427,576,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,427,576,836/234,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,703.91
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