Finding the Third Proportional to 235,040 and 358,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,040 and 358,067 is: 545,490.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,040 : 358,067 = 358,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,040/358,067 = 358,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,040x = 358,067 × 358,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,040x = 128,211,976,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,211,976,489/235,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,490.03
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