Finding the Third Proportional to 235,043 and 358,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,043 and 358,076 is: 545,510.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,043 : 358,076 = 358,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,043/358,076 = 358,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,043x = 358,076 × 358,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,043x = 128,218,421,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,218,421,776/235,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,510.49
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