Finding the Third Proportional to 235,001 and 358,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,001 and 358,019 is: 545,434.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,001 : 358,019 = 358,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,001/358,019 = 358,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,001x = 358,019 × 358,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,001x = 128,177,604,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,177,604,361/235,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,434.29
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