Finding the Third Proportional to 235,082 and 353,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,082 and 353,144 is: 530,498.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,082 : 353,144 = 353,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,082/353,144 = 353,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,082x = 353,144 × 353,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,082x = 124,710,684,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,710,684,736/235,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,498.65
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