Finding the Third Proportional to 234,930 and 357,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,930 and 357,903 is: 545,245.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,930 : 357,903 = 357,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,930/357,903 = 357,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,930x = 357,903 × 357,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,930x = 128,094,557,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,094,557,409/234,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,245.64
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