Finding the Third Proportional to 235,018 and 353,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,018 and 353,049 is: 530,357.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,018 : 353,049 = 353,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,018/353,049 = 353,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,018x = 353,049 × 353,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,018x = 124,643,596,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,643,596,401/235,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,357.66
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