Finding the Third Proportional to 235,033 and 342,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,033 and 342,705 is: 499,703.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,033 : 342,705 = 342,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,033/342,705 = 342,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,033x = 342,705 × 342,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,033x = 117,446,717,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,446,717,025/235,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,703.09
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