Finding the Third Proportional to 235,030 and 358,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,030 and 358,053 is: 545,470.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,030 : 358,053 = 358,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,030/358,053 = 358,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,030x = 358,053 × 358,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,030x = 128,201,950,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,201,950,809/235,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,470.58
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