Finding the Third Proportional to 234,965 and 352,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 234,965 and 352,520 is: 528,888.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,965 : 352,520 = 352,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,965/352,520 = 352,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,965x = 352,520 × 352,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,965x = 124,270,350,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,270,350,400/234,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,888.77
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