Finding the Third Proportional to 234,964 and 352,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,964 and 352,518 is: 528,885.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,964 : 352,518 = 352,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,964/352,518 = 352,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,964x = 352,518 × 352,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,964x = 124,268,940,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,268,940,324/234,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,885.02
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