Finding the Third Proportional to 235,024 and 358,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,024 and 358,043 is: 545,454.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,024 : 358,043 = 358,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,024/358,043 = 358,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,024x = 358,043 × 358,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,024x = 128,194,789,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,194,789,849/235,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,454.04
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