Finding the Third Proportional to 234,960 and 352,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,960 and 352,512 is: 528,876.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,960 : 352,512 = 352,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,960/352,512 = 352,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,960x = 352,512 × 352,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,960x = 124,264,710,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,264,710,144/234,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,876.02
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