Finding the Third Proportional to 235,082 and 358,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,082 and 358,131 is: 545,587.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,082 : 358,131 = 358,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,082/358,131 = 358,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,082x = 358,131 × 358,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,082x = 128,257,813,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,257,813,161/235,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,587.55
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