Finding the Third Proportional to 152,482 and 235,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,482 and 235,635 is: 364,133.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,482 : 235,635 = 235,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,482/235,635 = 235,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,482x = 235,635 × 235,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,482x = 55,523,853,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,523,853,225/152,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,133.82
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