Finding the Third Proportional to 235,036 and 353,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,036 and 353,073 is: 530,389.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,036 : 353,073 = 353,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,036/353,073 = 353,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,036x = 353,073 × 353,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,036x = 124,660,543,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,660,543,329/235,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,389.15
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