Finding the Third Proportional to 234,956 and 351,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,956 and 351,408 is: 525,577.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,956 : 351,408 = 351,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,956/351,408 = 351,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,956x = 351,408 × 351,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,956x = 123,487,582,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,487,582,464/234,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,577.48
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